Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Flora 39: 360 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062677
Common Names
- Many-Headed Bidens
- Many-Headed Bur-Marigold
- Many-Headed Beggarticks
Synonyms
- Campylotheca polycephala (Sch.Bip.) F.Br. [unknown]
- Coreopsis polycephala Drake [unknown]
Description
Bidens polycephala (also called Many-headed Bur-marigold, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a long, thin stem and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky slopes and open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens polycephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bidens polycephala has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens polycephala can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The plants should be grown in full sun and will tolerate some drought.
Where to Find Bidens polycephala
Bidens polycephala can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Bidens polycephala FAQ
What are the requirements for growing Bidens polycephala?
Bidens polycephala requires full sun to partial shade, well-draining soil, and regular watering.
What is the best way to propagate Bidens polycephala?
The best way to propagate Bidens polycephala is by division or cuttings.
What pests or diseases affect Bidens polycephala?
Common pests and diseases that affect Bidens polycephala include aphids, slugs, and powdery mildew.
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,