Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tener
ID:
121702

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.E.Schulz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 50(Suppl.): 186 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121031



Common Names

  • Tender Beggarticks
  • Sticky Beggarticks
  • Spanish Needles


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Description

Bidens tener (also called Soft-bristled Beggarticks, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers that bloom from August to October. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens tener is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant in gardens, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bidens tener has yellow flowers with a white center and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens tener is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of climates, from temperate to subarctic. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring, and the seedlings should be thinned out to prevent overcrowding. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Bidens tener

Bidens tener is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Bidens tener FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens tener?

Bidens tener

What are the common names of Bidens tener?

Beggarticks and Bidens Tener

What is the habitat of Bidens tener?

It is found in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas

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-82264: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.