Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
7840

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gaudich.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Voy. Uranie : t. 85 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007169

Common Names

  • Small-flowered Bidens
  • Small-flowered Bur-marigold
  • Small-flowered Beggarticks

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Synonyms

  • Bidens perversa perversa [unknown]
  • Bidens micrantha micrantha [unknown]
  • Bidens degeneri degeneri [unknown]
  • Campylotheca micrantha micrantha [unknown]
  • Bidens sandvicensis leiocarpa O.Deg. & Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens perversa aquilonalis O.Deg. & Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens micrantha caduca (Sherff) Sherff [unknown]

Description

Bidens micrantha (also called 'Small-flowered Beggarticks', among many other common names) is a small, annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to North America and is found in moist, disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens micrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin conditions.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bidens micrantha sub. kalealaha Nagata & Ganders
Bidens micrantha sub. ctenophylla (Sherff) Nagata & Ganders
Bidens micrantha sub. micrantha

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bidens micrantha is a small, yellow daisy-like flower, with a yellow center and a white outer ring. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens micrantha is an annual herb native to South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems, and should be placed in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. The soil should be kept moist, and the seedlings should be thinned to allow for good air circulation.

Where to Find Bidens micrantha

Bidens micrantha is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Bidens micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens micrantha?

Bidens micrantha

What is the common name of Bidens micrantha?

Small-flowered Bidens

What type of plant is Bidens micrantha?

Herbaceous perennial

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