Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aequisquama
ID:
41597

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fernald) Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 64: 26 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040926



Common Names

  • Bidens aequisquama
  • Toothed Bur Marigold
  • Toothed Beggar Ticks


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Synonyms

  • Bidens rosea aequisquama Fernald [unknown]
  • Bidens aequisquama aequisquama [unknown]

Description

Bidens aequisquama (also called Aequisquama's Bidens, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and hairy leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens aequisquama is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and also as a medicinal plant to treat fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bidens aequisquama is yellow and tubular. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened disc. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens aequisquama is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or early summer. Seeds can also be used for propagation, but they require a period of cold stratification.

Where to Find Bidens aequisquama

Bidens aequisquama can be found in parts of Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.

Bidens aequisquama FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens aequisquama?

Bidens aequisquama

What is the common name of Bidens aequisquama?

Aequisquama Bur-marigold

What is the natural habitat of Bidens aequisquama?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands in Central and South America.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-139578: Based on the initial data import
Merritt Lyndon Fernald (1873-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernald' in the authors string.
Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.