Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudocosmos
ID:
89595

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 76: 151 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088924



Common Names

  • Pseudocosmos Bidens
  • Bidens
  • Pseudocosmos


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Description

Bidens pseudocosmos (also called false cosmos, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens pseudocosmos is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin problems. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bidens pseudocosmos has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens pseudocosmos is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers, as a border plant, or in rock gardens. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Bidens pseudocosmos

Bidens pseudocosmos is native to South America and can be found in moist meadows and open woodlands.

Bidens pseudocosmos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens pseudocosmos?

Bidens pseudocosmos

What are the common names of Bidens pseudocosmos?

False Cosmos, False Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Bidens pseudocosmos?

Bidens pseudocosmos is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-45247: Based on the initial data import
Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.