Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moorei
ID:
60663

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 81: 25 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059992



Common Names

  • Moore's Bidens
  • Moorei Bidens
  • Bidens Moorei


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Synonyms

  • Bidens moorei moorei [unknown]
  • Bidens modesta Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens glaber O.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Bidens moorei verrucosa Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens bampsiana Lisowski [unknown]

Description

Bidens moorei (also called 'Moore's Bur-marigold', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It has a woody stem and ovate leaves with yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, rocky slopes and alpine meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens moorei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bidens moorei has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have a hairy stem and leaves that are covered with white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens moorei is a perennial herb that is native to the Caribbean. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the rootstock should be done in early spring.

Where to Find Bidens moorei

Bidens moorei is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

Bidens moorei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens moorei?

Bidens moorei

What is the family of Bidens moorei?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Bidens moorei?

Dry grasslands

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