Bidens valida - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
valida
ID:
10662
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sherff
Source:
gcc
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 70: 102 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009991
Common Names
- Valida Bidens
- Valida Bur Marigold
- Valida Beggar Ticks
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bidens valida (also called Mexican Marigold, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens valida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bidens valida is a yellow-green color and has a single ray floret. The seed is a small, flattened, yellow-brown achene. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bidens valida is an annual plant native to Mexico. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by sowing seeds directly into the ground in late spring or early summer. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm location until they are established.
Where to Find Bidens valida
Bidens valida is native to South America and can be found in moist, disturbed habitats such as roadsides and ditches.
Bidens valida FAQ
What is the average height of Bidens valida?
Bidens valida typically grows to a height of 0.5-1 m.
What is the best soil type for Bidens valida?
Bidens valida prefers moist, well-drained soils.
What is the best climate for Bidens valida?
Bidens valida prefers a cool, humid climate.
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-109675: Based on the initial data import
Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.