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Common Names
- Bidens molokaiensis
- Molokai Beggarticks
- Molokai Bur-marigold
Description
Bidens molokaiensis (also called Molokai Beggarticks, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Hawaii. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens molokaiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bidens molokaiensis is a yellow-rayed flower head with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens molokaiensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. The seedlings should be potted on as soon as they are large enough to handle and grown on in a cold frame for their first winter.
Where to Find Bidens molokaiensis
Bidens molokaiensis is found on the Hawaiian island of Molokai.
Bidens molokaiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bidens molokaiensis?
Bidens molokaiensis
What is the common name of Bidens molokaiensis?
Molokai bur-marigold
What is the habitat of Bidens molokaiensis?
It is found in dry, open, and disturbed 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,