Species:
chrysanthemifolia
 
             
            
                
                    
Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Sherff
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1916
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 61: 501 (1916)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083871
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Bidens
- Giant Bidens
- Golden Bidens
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Cosmos chrysanthemoides Kunth [unknown]
- Cosmea chrysanthemifolia Spreng. [unknown]
- Cosmos chrysanthemifolius Kunth [unknown]
- Bidens chrysanthemifolia chrysanthemifolia  [unknown]
- Bidens kunthii Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Bidens parvulifolia Sherff [unknown]
- Bidens chrysanthemifolia typica Sherff [unknown]
- Bidens chrysanthemifolia parvulifolia Sherff [unknown]
 
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Bidens chrysanthemifolia (also called 'Golden-Flowered Bidens', 'Golden-Flowered Daisy', and 'Golden-Flowered Sunflower', among many other common names) is an annual wildflower native to South America. It has a single stem and grows to a height of 0.3-1 m. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands and scrublands.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Bidens chrysanthemifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and fever.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Bidens chrysanthemifolia has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Bidens chrysanthemifolia is a fast-growing annual that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds directly in the garden in late spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly. Once established, the plant will need minimal care.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Bidens chrysanthemifolia
                        
                            Bidens chrysanthemifolia is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Bidens chrysanthemifolia FAQ
                        
                            What are the growing conditions for Bidens chrysanthemifolia?
Bidens chrysanthemifolia prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
What is the best way to propagate Bidens chrysanthemifolia?
The best way to propagate Bidens chrysanthemifolia is by division or cuttings.
What pests and diseases affect Bidens chrysanthemifolia?
Bidens chrysanthemifolia is generally pest and disease free, but can be susceptible to powdery mildew and aphids.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,