Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trichosperma
ID:
5533

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 20(7): 281 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004862

Common Names

  • Trichosperma Bidens
  • Trichosperma Bur Marigold
  • Trichosperma Beggar-ticks

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Synonyms

  • Bidens trichosperma trichosperma [unknown]
  • Coreopsis trichosperma Michx. [unknown]
  • Coreopsis aurea Lindl. [unknown]
  • Coreopsis trichosperma trichosperma [unknown]
  • Bidens coronata tenuiloba Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens coronata brachyodonta Fernald [unknown]
  • Bidens coronata trichosperma (Michx.) Fernald [unknown]

Description

Bidens trichosperma (also called beggarticks, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow ray and disc flowers, and its leaves are pinnately divided. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, and can be found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens trichosperma is a plant native to North America and is used as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make a tea that is believed to help with headaches and muscle pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bidens trichosperma is small, yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black, with a tuft of white bristles at one end. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens trichosperma is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a cold frame or in a seedbed.

Where to Find Bidens trichosperma

Bidens trichosperma is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Bidens trichosperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens trichosperma?

Bidens trichosperma

What is the natural habitat of Bidens trichosperma?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

What is the flowering season of Bidens trichosperma?

Late summer to early fall

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,

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