Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
gcc
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 4: 185 (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015098
Common Names
- Cynapium-leaved Bidens
- Cynapium Bidens
- Cynapiifolia Bidens
Description
Bidens cynapiifolia (also called Cutleaf Beggarticks, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to North America, and is found in moist meadows and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens cynapiifolia is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bidens cynapiifolia is yellow and daisy-like with a dark center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, dark green and have multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens cynapiifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by sowing seeds in the spring or dividing the clumps in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Bidens cynapiifolia
Bidens cynapiifolia can be found in the alpine meadows of the Alps, Pyrenees, and Carpathians.
Bidens cynapiifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bidens cynapiifolia?
Bidens cynapiifolia
What is the common name of Bidens cynapiifolia?
Dog-toothed Bidens
What is the family of Bidens cynapiifolia?
Asteraceae
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,