Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hutch. & Dalziel) Mesfin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 4(6): 744 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031024
Common Names
- Bidens occidentalis
- Western Beggarticks
- Rough Beggarticks
Description
Bidens occidentalis (also called Western Beggar-ticks, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the United States. It has a clumping habit, with multiple stems that grow up to 3 feet tall. Its leaves are narrow and lance-shaped, and its flowers are yellow and clustered in a spike. It grows in moist soils, such as those found in wetlands and riparian areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens occidentalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bidens occidentalis has yellow flower heads that are arranged in a flat-topped cluster. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens occidentalis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. It can also be propagated by cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Bidens occidentalis
Bidens occidentalis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.
Bidens occidentalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bidens occidentalis?
Bidens occidentalis
What is the common name of Bidens occidentalis?
Western Bur-marigold
What is the family of Bidens occidentalis?
Asteraceae
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,