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
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.
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,