Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sherff) Melchert
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 69: 29 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085471
Common Names
- Bidens sharpii
- Sharpii Bidens
- Bidens
Synonyms
- Bidens sharpii sharpii [unknown]
- Bidens serrulata sharpii Sherff [unknown]
Description
Bidens sharpii (also called Sharp's Beggarticks, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to North America, and is found in meadows and disturbed areas. It has yellow flowers and pinnately divided leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens sharpii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bidens sharpii is a small, yellow-green, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens sharpii is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to the Americas. It can be propagated by seed. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in early spring. Plant the seedlings in well-drained soil in a sunny location.
Where to Find Bidens sharpii
Bidens sharpii can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Bidens sharpii FAQ
What are the common names of Bidens sharpii?
Bidens sharpii is commonly known as Sharp's Beggarticks.
What is the natural habitat of Bidens sharpii?
Bidens sharpii is native to the southeastern United States.
What is the flower color of Bidens sharpii?
The flowers of Bidens sharpii are yellow or white.
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,