Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuf. ex Mesfin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. Upsal. 24(1): 88 (1984), nom. nov. (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075388
Common Names
- Toothed Beggarticks
- Beaked Bur-Marigold
- Beaked Bidens
Synonyms
- Bidens carinata (Hutch.) Cufod. [unknown]
- Bidens buchingeri Sch.Bip. ex Schweinf. [unknown]
- Microlecane carinata Hutch. [unknown]
- Coreopsis schimperi O.Hoffm. [unknown]
Description
Bidens carinata (also called 'toothed beggarticks', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has long, slender stems and small, yellow flowers. It typically grows in moist, sunny areas such as riverbanks and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens carinata is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, stomachache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bidens carinata has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have short, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens carinata is a fast-growing, annual herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. It is best to water the cuttings regularly until they are established.
Where to Find Bidens carinata
Bidens carinata is native to North America and can be found in moist, disturbed habitats.
Bidens carinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bidens carinata?
Bidens carinata
What type of plant is Bidens carinata?
Herbaceous annual
Where is Bidens carinata native to?
Eastern North 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,