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Molokai beggarticks
Scientific Name: Bidens molokaiensis
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Bidens molokaiensis - Molokai Beggarticks
Bidens molokaiensis, commonly known as Molokai Beggarticks, is a flowering plant species belonging to the genus Bidens. It is also known by the common name Molokai Beggar-ticks.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bidens molokaiensis (Hillebr.) Sherff
- Family: Asteraceae (also referred to as Compositae)
- Genus: Bidens L.
- Synonyms: Molokaiensis de Bidens (Hbd.) Sherff
Distribution and Habitat
- Bidens molokaiensis is native to Molokai, Hawaii.
- It is relatively common on Molokai, with several thousand individual plants across multiple subpopulations.
- Also found on Maui, and Lanai.
Morphological Characteristics
- Molokai Beggarticks exhibits a shrub-like growth habit.
- The plants form a rounded, brush-like structure and can be quite large.
- It is classified as a forb/herb, indicating it's a non-woody plant (not a grass).
Ecological Role
- The text mentions concern about the red-vented bulbul invading Molokai, which suggests that the plant's ecosystem could be affected by invasive species.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Nesosydne geranii has been associated with Bidens species.
Further Information
- IUCN Red List: Provides assessment information on Bidens molokaiensis.
- Discover Life: Offers information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Bidens molokaiensis.
- Garden Guides: Provides plant information, identification details, and gardening tips for Bidens molokaiensis.
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): Contains taxonomic information about Bidens molokaiensis.