Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lejolyana
ID:
96339

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lisowski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 60(1-2): 170 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095668

Common Names

  • Lejoly Bidens
  • African Daisy
  • Bidens Daisy

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Description

Bidens lejolyana (also called Lejoly's beggarticks, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Central and South America. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry, rocky slopes to moist, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens lejolyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as to treat skin conditions and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bidens lejolyana is yellow and has a diameter of 4-7 mm. The seeds are small, brown and have a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens lejolyana is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 9.

Where to Find Bidens lejolyana

Bidens lejolyana is native to Central and South America.

Bidens lejolyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens lejolyana?

Bidens lejolyana

What is the common name of Bidens lejolyana?

Lejoly's Bur-Marigold

What is the family of Bidens lejolyana?

Asteraceae

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-51846: Based on the initial data import
Stanisław Lisowski (1924-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lisowski' in the authors string.