Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bipinnata
ID:
29455

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 832 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028784



Common Names

  • Bidens bipinnata
  • Spanish Needles
  • Bur Marigold


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Synonyms

  • Bidens cicutifolia Tausch [unknown]
  • Bidens wallichii DC. [unknown]
  • Bidens wallichii wallichii [unknown]
  • Bidens decomposita decomposita [unknown]
  • Bidens pilosa decomposita (Wall. ex DC.) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Bidens portoriccensis Spreng. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Bidens bipinnata biternatoides Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens cynapiifolia portoricensis (Spreng.) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Bidens pilosa wallichii (DC.) C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Bidens bipinnata bipinnata [unknown]
  • Bidens pilosa bipinnata (L.) Hook. [unknown]
  • Bidens elongata Tausch [unknown]
  • Kerneria bipinnata Gren. & Godr. [unknown]
  • Bidens myrrhidifolia Tausch [unknown]
  • Bidens fervida hort. ex Colla [unknown]

Description

Bidens bipinnata (also called Spanish Needles, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has small yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It typically grows in moist, sandy soils and is often found in wetlands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens bipinnata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and also as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bidens bipinnata has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens bipinnata is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring.

Where to Find Bidens bipinnata

Bidens bipinnata is native to the Americas. It is typically found in moist, sunny areas.

Bidens bipinnata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens bipinnata?

Bidens bipinnata

What is the common name of Bidens bipinnata?

Spanish Needles

What is the family of Bidens bipinnata?

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,

References