Status:
valid
Authors:
Britton
Source:
gcc
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 20(7): 281 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004833
Common Names
- Bidens discoidea
- Disc-flowered Beggarticks
- Disc-flowered Bur-marigold
Description
Bidens discoidea (also called 'Disc-Flowered Bur-Marigold', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, but it is widely naturalized in other parts of the world. It typically grows in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens discoidea is a plant native to North America and is used as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make a tea that is believed to help with headaches and muscle pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bidens discoidea is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens discoidea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It needs regular watering and fertilizing to keep it healthy.
Where to Find Bidens discoidea
Bidens discoidea can be found in the United States, primarily in the Midwest and Southeast.
Bidens discoidea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bidens discoidea?
Bidens discoidea
What are the common names of Bidens discoidea?
Toothed beggarticks
What is the natural habitat of Bidens discoidea?
Meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands
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,