Status:
valid
Authors:
T.G.J.Rayner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 72(1): 38 (1992), nom. nov. (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069628
Common Names
- Bidens Mannii
- Mann's Beggarticks
- Coastal Beggarticks
Synonyms
- Coreopsis monticola pilosa Hutch. & Dalziel [unknown]
- Coreopsis monticola Oliv. & Hiern [unknown]
- Coreopsis monticola monticola [unknown]
- Verbesina monticola Hook.f. [unknown]
Description
Bidens mannii (also called Bidens pilosa, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of 0.5-1 m. It grows in open or disturbed areas such as roadsides, pastures, and forests. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens mannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Bidens mannii are yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens mannii is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Bidens mannii
Bidens mannii is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.
Bidens mannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bidens mannii?
Bidens mannii
What is the common name of Bidens mannii?
Mann's beggarticks
What is the natural habitat of Bidens mannii?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Bidens genus
Bidens alba,
Bidens molokaiensis,
Bidens oligoflora,
Bidens steppia,
Bidens pseudalausensis,
Bidens cosmoides,
Bidens cernua,
Bidens ghedoensis,
Bidens discoidea,
Bidens trichosperma,
Bidens ekmanii,
Bidens gracillima,
Bidens urceolata,
Bidens anthemoides,
Bidens micrantha,
Bidens blakei,
Bidens laevis,
Bidens oblonga,
Bidens torta,
Bidens odora,
Bidens triplinervia,
Bidens leucocephala,
Bidens valida,
Bidens mooreensis,
Bidens deltoidea,
Bidens andongensis,
Bidens kamerunensis,
Bidens saltillensis,
Bidens gentryi,
Bidens aoraiensis,
Bidens mexicana,
Bidens connata,
Bidens ferulifolia,
Bidens setigera,
Bidens mathewsii,
Bidens cynapiifolia,
Bidens andicola,
Bidens socorrensis,
Bidens macrocarpa,
Bidens prestinaria,
Bidens bigelovii,
Bidens colimana,
Bidens parviflora,
Bidens kamtschatica,
Bidens collina,
Bidens pringlei,
Bidens barteri,
Bidens negriana,
Bidens fischeri,
Bidens vincifolia,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,