Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oligantha
ID:
96587

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandegee

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Zoe 5: 224 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095916



Common Names

  • Bidens oligantha
  • Oliganthus Beggarticks
  • Oliganthus Beggar Ticks


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Description

Bidens oligantha (also called 'Few-Flowered Bur-Marigold', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 40 cm high. It has bright yellow flowers with dark centers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens oligantha is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and headaches. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. Additionally, its flowers can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bidens oligantha has yellow flowers with a black center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens oligantha is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Bidens oligantha

Bidens oligantha is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts and rocky slopes. It is most commonly found in California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Bidens oligantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens oligantha?

Bidens oligantha

What is the natural habitat of Bidens oligantha?

Bidens oligantha is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

What is the flower color of Bidens oligantha?

The flowers of Bidens oligantha are usually yellow or white.

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,

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