Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cervicata
ID:
92285

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 70: 99 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091614

Common Names

  • Beggar Ticks
  • Hairy Beggar Ticks
  • Bur Marigold

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Synonyms

  • Bidens ferax O.Deg. & Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens fecunda O.Deg. & Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens stokesii Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens asplenioides Sherff [unknown]

Description

Bidens cervicata (also called Bidens, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in moist soils, along roadsides and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens cervicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bidens cervicata is yellow, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens cervicata is a perennial herb that can be propagated through division of the root system. It prefers full sun and moist soil, and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-10.

Where to Find Bidens cervicata

Bidens cervicata is native to North America and can be found in wet meadows and marshes.

Bidens cervicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens cervicata?

Bidens cervicata

What is the common name of Bidens cervicata?

Bur Marigold

What is the natural habitat of Bidens cervicata?

It is found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet 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,

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