Status:
valid
Authors:
M.O.Dillon
Source:
gcc
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 54: 225, fig (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031815
Common Names
- Nodding Bur-Marigold
- Nodding Stickseed
- Nodding Bur Marigold
Description
Bidens nana (also called Dwarf Bur-marigold, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, grassy and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens nana is a medicinal plant used to treat skin diseases, inflammation, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bidens nana is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens nana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Bidens nana
Bidens nana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in grasslands and meadows.
Bidens nana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bidens nana?
Bidens nana
What is the common name of Bidens nana?
Dwarf Bur-marigold
Where is Bidens nana found?
It is found in the tropical regions of Mexico
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,