Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
townsendii
ID:
44544

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 89: 362. 1930

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043873

Common Names

  • Bidens townsendii
  • Townsend's Bidens
  • Townsend's Bur-Marigold

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Description

Bidens townsendii (also called Townsend's beggarticks, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens townsendii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bidens townsendii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens townsendii is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Bidens townsendii

Bidens townsendii is native to the southeastern United States. It can be found in moist, open areas such as meadows, fields, and roadsides.

Bidens townsendii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens townsendii?

Bidens townsendii

What is the family of Bidens townsendii?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Bidens townsendii?

Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides

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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