Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
gcc
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Pittonia 4(21): 72 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128988
Common Names
- Common beggar-ticks
- Beggar-ticks
- Bur-marigold
Synonyms
- Bidens puberula Wiegand [unknown]
- Bidens vulgata puberula Greene [unknown]
- Bidens puberula (Wiegand) Rydb. [unknown]
- Bidens vulgata schizantha Lunell [unknown]
- Bidens frondosa puberula Wiegand [unknown]
- Bidens vulgata dissectior Sherff [unknown]
- Bidens vulgata puberula (Wiegand) Fernald [unknown]
- Bidens vulgata vulgata [unknown]
Description
Bidens vulgata (also called Common Beggarticks, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia, and is found in grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens vulgata is a perennial herb that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for medicinal purposes, as it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bidens vulgata is yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens vulgata, commonly known as common beggarticks, is a herbaceous perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Bidens vulgata
Bidens vulgata is native to North America. It can be found in moist, open areas such as wetlands, marshes, and streambanks.
Bidens vulgata FAQ
What are the growth requirements of Bidens vulgata?
Bidens vulgata requires full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
What is the typical size of Bidens vulgata?
Bidens vulgata typically grows to a height of 6-12 inches.
What is the typical bloom time of Bidens vulgata?
Bidens vulgata typically blooms from June to August.
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,