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Urban's beggartick
Scientific Name: Bidens reptans var. urbanii
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Urban's Beggartick (Bidens reptans var. urbanii)
Urban's Beggartick, scientifically known as Bidens reptans (L.) G. Don var. urbanii (Greenm.) O.E. Schulz, is a variety of Bidens reptans. It is also known as Manzanilla Trepador.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bidens reptans (L.) G. Don var. urbanii (Greenm.) O.E. Schulz
- Synonym: Bidens urbanii Greenm.
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster or Sunflower Family)
- Genus: Bidens L.
Common Names
- Urban's Beggartick
- Manzanilla Trepador
Distribution and Habitat
This plant has been referenced in the context of locations such as the Guajataca State Forest in Puerto Rico, British Columbia, riparian zones, urban areas, watercses and wetlands. It is considered native to these regions.
Ecological Role
Beggarticks, in general, are known for their seeds that can easily attach to fur and clothing, aiding in their dispersal. Habitat loss and fragmentation from urban development and agricultural activities threaten certain species of Beggarticks, such as the Vancouver Island Beggarticks.
Interactions with Other Organisms
Beggarticks are visited by various bee species in urban gardens. They also serve as host plants for some insects.
Further Information
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
- Garden Guides (for information on plants commonly known as Beggarticks)
- Q-Bank