Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laevis
ID:
9206

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Britton, Sterns & Poggenb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Prelim. Cat. : 29 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008535

Common Names

  • Bidens laevis
  • Beggar's Ticks
  • Bur Marigold

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Synonyms

  • Kerneria helianthoides Cass. [unknown]
  • Bidens parryi Greene [unknown]
  • Coreopsis perfoliata Walter [unknown]
  • Bidens speciosa Parish [unknown]
  • Bidens formosa Greene [unknown]
  • Coreopsis radiata Mill. [unknown]
  • Bidens nashii Small [unknown]
  • Bidens expansa Greene [unknown]
  • Bidens elegans Greene [unknown]
  • Bidens chrysanthemoides chrysanthemoides [unknown]
  • Heliopsis laevis laevis [unknown]
  • Coreopsis flammula Banks ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Bidens helianthoides Kunth [unknown]
  • Coreopsis bidens Walter [unknown]
  • Bidens lugens Greene [unknown]
  • Helianthus laevis L. [unknown]
  • Bidens nashii Small [unknown]
  • Bidens quadriaristata quadriaristata [unknown]
  • Bidens persicifolia Greene [unknown]
  • Kerneria coreopsoides Cass. [unknown]
  • Bidens quadriaristata DC. [unknown]
  • Bidens chrysanthemoides Michx. [unknown]
  • Heliopsis laevis (L.) Pers. [unknown]

Description

Bidens laevis (also called Smooth Bur-Marigold, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to North America and can be found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens laevis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bidens laevis has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens laevis is a perennial herb that is native to the eastern United States. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Bidens laevis

Bidens laevis is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in mountainous areas of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey.

Bidens laevis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens laevis?

Bidens laevis

What type of plant is Bidens laevis?

It is an annual flowering plant.

Where does Bidens laevis grow?

It is native to Europe and Asia.

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-108264: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Emerson Ellick Sterns (1846-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sterns' in the authors string.
Justus Ferdinand Poggenburg I (1840-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poggenb.' in the authors string.