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manzanilla trepador

Scientific Name: Bidens reptans var. reptans

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub, Vine

Duration: Perennial

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Bidens reptans var. reptans

Also known as Manzanilla Trepador, Bidens reptans var. reptans is a plant that has captured the attention of gardeners and botanists alike. This entry provides a detailed overview of the plant, from its scientific classification to its known uses and cultivation.

Considerations for Pets

  • Some species of Bidens are known as "beggarticks," which refers to the plant's ability to cling to fur and clothing, potentially causing minor annoyance to pets.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Bidens reptans var. reptans (L.) G. Don
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species (variety)
  • Common Name: Manzanilla Trepador (Spanish), Poplar-leaved Bidens (English)
  • Synonyms:
    • Bidens antiguensis var. salvadorensis Roseman
    • Bidens brittonii Sherff
    • Bidens coreopsidis DC.

Distribution and Habitat

Bidens reptans is found in various regions, including locations where Spanish is spoken, as "manzanilla trepador" is Spanish for "creeping chamomile." Discover Life also provides information about the plant's biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • The plant shares similar features to daisies ("margaritas" in Spanish).
  • It is described as a climbing plant ("trepadora" in Spanish)
  • It is described as herbaceous ("herbacea" in Spanish).

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Manzanilla is considered an excellent natural insecticide against insects that suck, such as aphids, mealybugs, and whiteflies.

Related Species and Varieties

  • Other Bidens species mentioned include:
    • Bidens populifolia Sherff
    • Bidens radiata
    • Bidens sandvicensis Less.
    • Bidens schimperi Sch.Bip.
    • Bidens simplicifolia C.H.Wright
    • Bidens bipinnata
    • Bidens pueblensis
    • Bidens purpusorum
    • Bidens raiateensis
    • Bidens rapensis

Further Information

  • USDA resources are available for more information.
  • Discover Life offers a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Bidens reptans.