Status:
valid
Authors:
Sherff
Source:
gcc
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 70: 98 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139070
Common Names
- Menzies' Bur-Marigold
- Menzies Bur-Marigold
- Menzies' Beggarticks
Synonyms
- Bidens menziesii menziesii [unknown]
- Bidens menziesii lepida O.Deg. & Sherff [unknown]
Description
Bidens menziesii (also called 'Menzies' Bur-Marigold', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Argentina. It is found in dry grasslands, growing up to 20 cm in height.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens menziesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Bidens menziesii sub. menziesii
Bidens menziesii sub. filiformis (Sherff) Ganders & Nagata
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bidens menziesii is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens menziesii is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When grown in containers, it should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Bidens menziesii
Bidens menziesii can be found in the western parts of North America.
Bidens menziesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bidens menziesii?
Bidens menziesii
What type of plant is Bidens menziesii?
Annual herb
Where is Bidens menziesii found?
South America
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,