Status:
valid
Authors:
M.L.Grant in Sherff
Source:
gcc
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 16: 85 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011417
Common Names
- Moore's Bidens
- Toothed Bur Marigold
- Toothed Beggar-ticks
Description
Bidens mooreensis (also called Moore's Beggarticks, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 50 cm in height. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and is found in dry, rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens mooreensis is used as an ornamental plant, as a food source for livestock, and as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bidens mooreensis is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens mooreensis is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year to produce a flowering plant.
Where to Find Bidens mooreensis
Bidens mooreensis can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Bidens mooreensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bidens mooreensis?
Bidens mooreensis
What is the common name of Bidens mooreensis?
Moore's Beggarticks
What is the natural habitat of Bidens mooreensis?
Mesic to wet forests, meadows, 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,