Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reptans
ID:
137261

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
gcc

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. , ed. 3: 360 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136590



Common Names

  • Bidens reptans
  • Crawling Bidens
  • Crawling Bur-marigold


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Synonyms

  • Bidens boquetiensis Roseman [unknown]
  • Coreopsis reptans L. [unknown]
  • Bidens antiguensis J.M.Coult. [unknown]
  • Bidens urbanii Greenm. [unknown]
  • Bidens brittonii Sherff [unknown]
  • Coreopsis trifoliata Bertol. [unknown]
  • Bidens dissecta Sherff [unknown]
  • Coreopsis scandens Sm. [unknown]
  • Coreopsis viminea P.Browne ex Sm. [unknown]
  • Bidens reptans bipartita O.E.Schulz [deprecated]
  • Bidens tereticaulis tereticaulis [unknown]
  • Bidens reptans bipartitus O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Bidens coreopsidis DC. [unknown]
  • Bidens coreopsidis procumbens Donn.Sm. [unknown]
  • Bidens squarrosa hondurensis Roseman [unknown]
  • Bidens squarrosa Kunth [unknown]
  • Bidens izabalensis Roseman [unknown]
  • Bidens reptans brittonii O.E.Schulz ex Urb. [unknown]
  • Coreopsis chrysantha Spreng. [unknown]
  • Bidens reptans dissecta O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Bidens tereticaulis antiguensis O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Bidens reptans reptans [unknown]
  • Bidens squarrosa indivisa (B.L.Rob.) Roseman [unknown]
  • Bidens squarrosa squarrosa [unknown]
  • Bidens tereticaulis sordida Greenm. [unknown]
  • Bidens antiguensis salvadorensis Roseman [unknown]
  • Bidens reptans urbanii (Greenm.) O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Bidens tereticaulis indivisa B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Bidens rubifolia coreopsidis (DC.) Baker [unknown]
  • Coreopsis scandens Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Bidens tereticaulis DC. [unknown]
  • Coreopsis variifolia Salisb. [unknown]
  • Bidens antiguensis procumbens (Donn.Sm.) Roseman [deprecated]
  • Bidens squarrosa atrostriata Roseman [deprecated]
  • Bidens squarrosa speciosa Roseman [deprecated]
  • Bidens squarrosa tereticaulis (DC.) Roseman [deprecated]

Description

Bidens reptans (also called Creeping Bur-marigold, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a creeping habit and grows in disturbed areas, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens reptans is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bidens reptans is a small yellow-white flower head, with a single flower head per stem. The seeds are small, dark brown in color, and have a long, thin, papery wing. The seedlings are small, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens reptans is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Bidens reptans

Bidens reptans is found in the southeastern United States.

Bidens reptans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens reptans?

Bidens reptans

What is the common name of Bidens reptans?

Creeping Bur Marigold

What is the natural habitat of Bidens reptans?

Grassland and scrubland

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-9730: Based on the initial data import
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.