Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urceolata
ID:
7124

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot. , sér. 4, 1(3): 167 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006453



Common Names

  • Urceolata Bidens
  • Bidens
  • Beggar's Tick


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Description

Bidens urceolata (also called Urnflower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with spiny bracts. It grows in moist soils and is often found in wetland regions.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens urceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bidens urceolata var. leptolepis (Sherff) T.G.J.Rayner

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bidens urceolata is yellow in color and has a tubular shape. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens urceolata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Bidens urceolata

Bidens urceolata is native to the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Veracruz and can be found in the Sierra Madre del Sur mountain range.

Bidens urceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens urceolata?

Bidens urceolata

What is the common name of Bidens urceolata?

Urceolate Beggarticks

What is the natural habitat of Bidens urceolata?

Bidens urceolata is native to South America.

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,

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