Status:
valid
Authors:
(Greenm.) Melchert
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 69(6): 443. 1991 [1990 publ. 1991]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073127
Common Names
- Bidens ocellatus
- Ocellatus Bidens
- Ocellatus
Synonyms
- Cosmos ocellatus Greenm. [unknown]
- Cosmos ocellatus ocellatus [unknown]
Description
Bidens ocellatus (also called 'Ocellated Bur-Marigold', among many other common names) is an annual plant found in Europe and Asia. It has a slender stem, and its leaves are deeply divided into narrow segments. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and other wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens ocellatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bidens ocellatus is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small, opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens ocellatus is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It is easy to propagate by division or cuttings, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It requires well-drained soil and regular watering. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Bidens ocellatus
Bidens ocellatus is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in dry forests and scrublands.
Bidens ocellatus FAQ
What is the common name of Bidens ocellatus?
Ocellate Beggarticks
What is the scientific name of Ocellate Beggarticks?
Bidens ocellatus
What is the native range of Bidens ocellatus?
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,