Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urophylla
ID:
119189

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 81: 32, pl. 2 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118518



Common Names

  • Bidens Urophylla
  • Urophylla Beggarticks
  • Urophylla Sticktight


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Description

Bidens urophylla (also called 'Urophylla Bidens', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to South America. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grassland, open shrubland, and coastal habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens urophylla has been used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bidens urophylla is a yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, rounded cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens urophylla is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It is easy to propagate by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Bidens urophylla

Bidens urophylla can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Bidens urophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens urophylla?

Bidens urophylla

What is the common name of Bidens urophylla?

Urophyll Bidens

What is the habitat of Bidens urophylla?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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-79843: Based on the initial data import
Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.