Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biternata
ID:
24047

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lour.) Merr. & Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 88: 293 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023376

Common Names

  • Bidens biternata
  • Three-lobed Beggarticks
  • Three-lobed Bur-marigold

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Synonyms

  • Bidens abyssinica quadriaristata Hochst. ex Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Bidens abyssinica Sch.Bip. [deprecated]
  • Bidens pilosa quadriseta (Hochst. ex Oliv. & Hiern) Schweinf. ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Coreopsis biternata Lour. [unknown]
  • Bidens abyssinica Sch.Bip. ex Walp. [unknown]
  • Bidens robertianifolia H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
  • Bidens peduncularis Gaudich. [unknown]
  • Bidens chinensis Willd. [unknown]
  • Bidens cylindrica Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens decomposita Wall. [unknown]
  • Bidens biternata biternata [unknown]
  • Bidens biternata biternata [unknown]
  • Bidens chinensis chinensis [unknown]
  • Bidens chinensis chinensis [unknown]
  • Bidens abyssinica abyssinica [unknown]
  • Bidens quadriseta quadriseta [unknown]
  • Actinea biternata Spreng. [unknown]
  • Bidens kotschyi Sch.Bip. [deprecated]
  • Bidens wallichii bimensis Miq. [unknown]
  • Bidens quadriseta Hochst. ex Oliv. & Hiern [unknown]
  • Bidens biternata glabrata (Vatke) Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens pilosa abyssinica (Sch.Bip. ex Walp.) Fiori [unknown]
  • Bidens quadriseta incisifolia Hochst. ex Chiov. [unknown]
  • Bidens kotschyi Sch.Bip. ex Walp. [unknown]
  • Bidens decomposita Wall. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Bidens biternata abyssinica (Sch.Bip.) Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens pilosa glabrata (Vatke) Vatke ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Bidens pilosa chinensis L. [unknown]
  • Bidens quadriseta glabrata (Vatke) Mattei [unknown]
  • Bidens chinensis abyssinica O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Bidens chinensis simplicfolia O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Bidens lasiocarpa O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Bidens biternata lasiocarpa Sherff [unknown]
  • Coreopsis biternata biternata [unknown]
  • Bidens biternata abyssinica Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens laciniata Sch.Bip. ex Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Bidens abyssinica glabrata Vatke [unknown]
  • Bidens pilosa rubiflora S.S.Ying [unknown]

Description

Bidens biternata (also called Three-leaved Bidens, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and three-leaved leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens biternata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas for its medicinal properties. It is also used in aromatherapy for its calming and soothing effects.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bidens biternata var. mayebarae (Kitam.) Kitam.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bidens biternata is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is an achene, which is a small, dry, one-seeded fruit. The seedling is a small rosette of leaves with a taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens biternata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Bidens biternata

Bidens biternata is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales.

Bidens biternata FAQ

What type of plant is Bidens biternata?

Bidens biternata is a type of flowering plant.

What is the growth habit of Bidens biternata?

Bidens biternata is an annual herb with a spreading growth habit.

Where does Bidens biternata grow?

Bidens biternata is native to the Caribbean region and grows in dry, sunny areas.

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-122590: Based on the initial data import
João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.