Status:
valid
Authors:
Greenm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 41: 263 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019567
Common Names
- Bidens
- Pringlei
- Pringle's Beggarticks
Description
Bidens pringlei (also called Pringle's Beggarticks, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It has green foliage and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist soils and is found in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens pringlei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used to make herbal tea. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, coughs, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bidens pringlei is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centres. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings have thin, light green stems and long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens pringlei is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate drought. It can be grown from seed, but the seed must be cold-stratified for several weeks before planting. Division is the best method for propagating this species.
Where to Find Bidens pringlei
Bidens pringlei is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Jalisco, Michoacán, and Oaxaca.
Bidens pringlei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bidens pringlei?
Bidens pringlei
What type of plant is Bidens pringlei?
It is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family.
Where is Bidens pringlei native to?
It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
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,