Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mollifolia
ID:
135186

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 64: 21 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134515



Common Names

  • Bidens Mollifolia
  • Soft-Leaved Beggarticks
  • Softleaf Beggarticks


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Description

Bidens mollifolia (also called Softleaf Beggarticks, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem with yellow flower heads. It is found in moist woods, meadows, and roadsides, and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens mollifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating wounds, ulcers, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bidens mollifolia has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two oval-shaped, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens mollifolia is an annual plant that is native to North America. It can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 3-9.

Where to Find Bidens mollifolia

Bidens mollifolia is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.

Bidens mollifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens mollifolia?

Bidens mollifolia

What is the common name of Bidens mollifolia?

Softleaf Beggarticks

What is the natural habitat of Bidens mollifolia?

Open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas

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-95299: Based on the initial data import
Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.