Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polylepis
ID:
44181

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 35: 78 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043510

Common Names

  • Polylepis Bidens
  • Polylepis Bur-marigold
  • Polylepis Sticktight

Searching for Bidens polylepis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Bidens aristosa involucrata (Nutt.) Wunderlin [unknown]
  • Bidens involucrata involucrata [unknown]
  • Coreopsis involucrata Nutt. [unknown]
  • Bidens polylepis retrorsa Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens aristosa retrorsa (Sherff) Wunderlin [unknown]
  • Diodonta involucrata Nutt. [unknown]
  • Bidens polylepis polylepis [unknown]
  • Bidens involucrata (Nutt.) Britton [unknown]

Description

Bidens polylepis (also called Bidens pilosa, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a branching stem and is covered in small, white flowers. It grows in moist, disturbed soils, such as near riverbanks and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens polylepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bidens polylepis has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin leaves and a single stem.

Searching for Bidens polylepis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens polylepis is a perennial herb that grows in sunny, moist areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist until germination. When propagating by division, divide the clumps of the plant in spring or early summer and replant in a new location.

Where to Find Bidens polylepis

Bidens polylepis can be found in the eastern United States, including New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.

Bidens polylepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens polylepis?

Bidens polylepis

What is the common name of Bidens polylepis?

Polylepis

What is the family of Bidens polylepis?

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-142088: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.