Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gentryi
ID:
13237

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 97: 608 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012566

Common Names

  • Bidens gentryi
  • Gentryi Bidens
  • Gentryi Daisy

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Description

Bidens gentryi (also called Bidens, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are alternate, simple, and entire. It grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens gentryi is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat skin ailments and its roots being used to treat digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bidens gentryi is yellow and daisy-like. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens gentryi is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Bidens gentryi

Bidens gentryi is native to North America and can be found in moist, open woods and meadows. It is also found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Bidens gentryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens gentryi?

Bidens gentryi

What are the common names of Bidens gentryi?

Gentry's Beggarticks

What is the natural habitat of Bidens gentryi?

It is native to Mexico and Central America

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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