Status:
valid
Authors:
(Oliv. & Hiern) Cufod.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 37(3, Suppl.): 1139 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029165
Common Names
- Bidens pachyloma
- Toothed Beggarticks
- Largeleaf Beggarticks
Synonyms
- Coreopsis pachyloma Oliv. & Hiern [unknown]
- Coreopsis beguinotii Chiov. [unknown]
- Coreopsis pachyloma pachyloma [unknown]
- Bidens pachyloma pachyloma [unknown]
- Coreopsis involucrata Sch.Bip. ex Walp. [unknown]
- Bidens beguinotii (Chiov.) Cufod. [unknown]
- Verbesina involucrata A.Rich. [unknown]
- Coreopsis pachyloma inanis Sherff [unknown]
- Bidens pachyloma inanis (Sherff) Cufod. [unknown]
Description
Bidens pachyloma (also called 'Hairy-Fruited Beggarticks', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Americas. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and small yellow flowers. It grows in open, disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens pachyloma is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, as a natural dye for fabrics, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bidens pachyloma is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens pachyloma is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but avoid overwatering. Deadheading spent flowers will help to encourage new blooms.
Where to Find Bidens pachyloma
Bidens pachyloma is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild in the states of Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Veracruz.
Bidens pachyloma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bidens pachyloma?
Bidens pachyloma
What is the common name of Bidens pachyloma?
Large-leaved Bidens
Where is Bidens pachyloma found?
Bidens pachyloma is found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.
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,