Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prestinaria
ID:
18449

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sch.Bip.) Cufod.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 37(3, Suppl.): 1140 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017778

Common Names

  • Bidens prestinaria
  • Prestinaria Bidens
  • Prestinaria Beggarticks

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Synonyms

  • Verbesina lineata A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Coreopsis prestinaria Sch.Bip. ex Walp. [unknown]
  • Coreopsis prestinaria Sch.Bip. [deprecated]
  • Coreopsis prestinariiformis Vatke [unknown]
  • Bidens prestinariiformis prestinariiformis [unknown]
  • Coreopsis prestinariaeformis prestinariaeformis [unknown]
  • Prestinaria bidentoides Sch.Bip. ex Hochst. [unknown]
  • Coreopsis heterocarpa Chiov. [unknown]
  • Bidens prestinariiformis (Vatke) Cufod. [unknown]
  • Verbesina veris A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Bidens prestinariiformis incisa (Sherff) Cufod. [unknown]
  • Prestinaria bidentoides Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Coreopsis prestinariaeformis incisa Sherff [unknown]

Description

Bidens prestinaria (also called Beggar-ticks, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to the Andes of Ecuador and Peru and usually grows in high-altitude grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens prestinaria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bidens prestinaria is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, yellow, daisy-like flower at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens prestinaria is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. It prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Bidens prestinaria

Bidens prestinaria is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington. It can be found in dry, open areas such as chaparral, grassland, and oak woodlands.

Bidens prestinaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens prestinaria?

Bidens prestinaria

What is the common name of Bidens prestinaria?

Prestin's Bur-marigold

What type of plant is Bidens prestinaria?

Annual herb

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-117200: Based on the initial data import
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Georg Cufodontis (1896-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cufod.' in the authors string.