Bidens ochracea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ochracea
ID:
127618
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sherff
Source:
gcc
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 76: 158 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126947
Common Names
- Ochre-leaved Bidens
- Ochraceous Beggarticks
- Ochraceous Bur-marigold
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bidens ochracea (also called Bidens, Beggarticks, Bur Marigold, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It has yellow flowers and is native to Central and South America. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens ochracea has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including skin diseases and respiratory illnesses.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Bidens ochracea are yellow and have a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bidens ochracea is a fast-growing annual plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer, and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Bidens ochracea
Bidens ochracea is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Bidens ochracea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bidens ochracea?
Bidens ochracea
What type of plant is Bidens ochracea?
It is an annual herb
Where is Bidens ochracea found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions
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-8796: Based on the initial data import
Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.