Status:
valid
Authors:
Melchert
Source:
gcc
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 32(4): 291, nom. nov. (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067113
Common Names
- Beaked bur-marigold
- Beaked beggarticks
- Bidens rostrata
Synonyms
- Cosmos exiguus A.Gray [unknown]
Description
Bidens rostrata (also called Beaked Bur-Marigold, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow-orange flowers with a yellow center and grows to a height of 30-100 cm. It is native to North America and is found in moist meadows, marshes, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens rostrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bidens rostrata has yellow flowers with a tubular shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have multiple stems with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens rostrata is a perennial flowering plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When growing from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from the stem and place it in a pot filled with a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The plant should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Bidens rostrata
Bidens rostrata is native to North America. It can be found in the eastern and central regions of the United States and Canada.
Bidens rostrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bidens rostrata?
Bidens rostrata
What is the common name of Bidens rostrata?
Beaked beggarticks
Where is Bidens rostrata found?
Bidens rostrata is found in Europe and North Africa.
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,