Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melchertii
ID:
138819

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 87(1): 47 (-49; fig. 1) (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138148



Common Names

  • Bidens melchertii
  • White-rayed Tickseed
  • White-rayed Coreopsis


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Description

Bidens melchertii (also called Melchert's Bur-Marigold, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a single, erect stem and its leaves are deeply lobed. It is found in wetland areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens melchertii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects like bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bidens melchertii is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens melchertii is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division or seed.

Where to Find Bidens melchertii

Bidens melchertii is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as prairies, meadows, and roadsides.

Bidens melchertii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens melchertii?

Bidens melchertii

What are the common names of Bidens melchertii?

Melchert's Beggarticks

What is the natural habitat of Bidens melchertii?

It is native to Mexico and is found in grasslands, disturbed areas, and roadsides

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-98803: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.