Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bidentata
ID:
92369

Status:
valid

Authors:
Michx.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 2: 182 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091698



Common Names

  • Bidentata Ambrosia
  • Bidentata Burr-ragweed
  • Bidentata False Ragweed


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Description

Ambrosia bidentata (also called Two-toothed Ambrosia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in dry grasslands and has small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves with two teeth at the tip.

Uses & Benefits

Ambrosia bidentata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ambrosia bidentata is yellow and shaped like a daisy. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small and have two or three oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ambrosia bidentata is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated through division or cuttings. When propagating through division, the plant should be divided in the spring or fall. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer. The plant should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Ambrosia bidentata

Ambrosia bidentata can be found in North America.

Ambrosia bidentata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ambrosia bidentata?

Ambrosia bidentata

What is the common name of Ambrosia bidentata?

Two-toothed Ambrosia

What is the habitat of Ambrosia bidentata?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

Species in the Ambrosia genus

Ambrosia chamissonis, Ambrosia dumosa, Ambrosia nivea, Ambrosia flexuosa, Ambrosia microcephala, Ambrosia intergradiens, Ambrosia platyspina, Ambrosia deltoidea, Ambrosia salsola, Ambrosia linearis, Ambrosia pumila, Ambrosia acanthicarpa, Ambrosia dentata, Ambrosia cheiranthifolia, Ambrosia arborescens, Ambrosia polystachya, Ambrosia chenopodiifolia, Ambrosia johnstoniorum, Ambrosia artemisiifolia, Ambrosia artemisioides, Ambrosia tomentosa, Ambrosia divaricata, Ambrosia canescens, Ambrosia artemisioides, Ambrosia arborescens, Ambrosia scabra, Ambrosia tenuifolia, Ambrosia bryantii, Ambrosia carduacea, Ambrosia monogyra, Ambrosia magdalenae, Ambrosia confertiflora, Ambrosia grayi, Ambrosia pannosa, Ambrosia bidentata, Ambrosia camphorata, Ambrosia cordifolia, Ambrosia trifida, Ambrosia ilicifolia, Ambrosia ambrosioides, Ambrosia sandersonii, Ambrosia cumanensis, Ambrosia helenae, Ambrosia velutina, Ambrosia acuminata, Ambrosia psilostachya, Ambrosia hispida, Ambrosia eriocentra,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-47965: Based on the initial data import
André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.