Bidens saltillensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saltillensis
ID:
12940
Status:
valid
Authors:
Melchert
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 69: 27 (-28) (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012269
Common Names
- Saltillo Bidens
- Saltillo Beggarticks
- Saltillo Bur Marigold
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bidens saltillensis (also called Saltillo Bidens, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a slender stem with lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in moist and shady places, such as stream banks and forest edges.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens saltillensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bidens saltillensis is a yellow daisy-like flower head. The seeds are small, black and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of spiny leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bidens saltillensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun and can tolerate some drought. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to two months. Division is the preferred method of propagation.
Where to Find Bidens saltillensis
Bidens saltillensis is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, sandy areas.
Bidens saltillensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bidens saltillensis?
Bidens saltillensis
What is the common name of Bidens saltillensis?
Saltillo Beggar-ticks
What is the natural habitat of Bidens saltillensis?
It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, open 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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-111884: Based on the initial data import
Thomas E. Melchert (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Melchert' in the authors string.