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manzanilla trepador
Scientific Name: Bidens reptans
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Bidens reptans var. reptans
Also known as Manzanilla Trepador, Bidens reptans var. reptans is a plant with characteristics similar to daisies ("margaritas" in Spanish).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bidens reptans var. reptans
- Common Name: Manzanilla Trepador (Spanish), likely translated to "creeping chamomile" or "climbing chamomile" in English.
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species (variety)
- Synonyms:
- Bidens antiguensis var. salvadorensis Roseman
- Bidens brittonii Sherff
- Bidens coreopsidis DC.
- Alternative Scientific Names: Includes but not limited to: Bidens populifolia Sherff Bidens radiata Bidens sandvicensis Less. Bidens schimperi Sch.Bip. Bidens vulgata
Distribution and Habitat
The text refers to Discover Life's page on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Bidens reptans, suggesting that detailed information about its distribution is available there. The plant also appears to be abundant in the Mediterranean area.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is described as a climbing plant ("trepadora" in Spanish).
- It is also described as an herbaceous plant ("herbacea" in Spanish).
Ecology
The plant is associated with urban environments and referred to as Urban's beggartick in some cases.
Interactions with Other Organisms
Manzanilla (likely referring to a related plant, possibly Matricaria chamomilla or Chamaemelum nobile) is noted to be an excellent natural insecticide against sucking insects like aphids, mealybugs, and whiteflies.
Resources and Further Information
- USDA is mentioned as a source of information.
- Discover Life has a page dedicated to Bidens reptans.
- Plants Reference Library