Status:
valid
Authors:
Moran & G.A.Levin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Vasc. Fl. Isla Socorro, Mexico (Mem. San Diego Soc. Nat. Hist. 16) 27 (1989).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015271
Common Names
- Bidens socorrensis
- Socorro Beggarticks
- Socorro Bur-Marigold
Description
Bidens socorrensis (also called Socorro Bidens, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has hairy stems and leaves, and produces small white flowers. It is found in grasslands, open forests and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens socorrensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bidens socorrensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens socorrensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer and keep the soil moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and planted in a sunny spot.
Where to Find Bidens socorrensis
Bidens socorrensis can be found in the Galapagos Islands.
Bidens socorrensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bidens socorrensis?
Bidens socorrensis
What is the natural habitat of Bidens socorrensis?
It is found in open grasslands, pastures, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
What are the characteristics of Bidens socorrensis?
It is an annual herb with serrated leaves and small yellow flower heads.
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,