Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
riparia
ID:
122943

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
gcc

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 4(17): 185 (ed. fol.) (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122272



Common Names

  • Bur Marigold
  • Tickseed Sunflower
  • Water Marigold


Searching for Bidens riparia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Bidens refracta Brandegee [unknown]
  • Bidens riparia riparia [unknown]

Description

Bidens riparia (also called Bidens vulgata, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to North America, and it grows in moist, sunny places, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens riparia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bidens riparia is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small achene with a white pappus. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves, which are ovate and have toothed margins.

Searching for Bidens riparia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens riparia is a perennial that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Bidens riparia

Bidens riparia is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in areas of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Bidens riparia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens riparia?

Bidens riparia

What is the natural habitat of Bidens riparia?

Grassy slopes and meadows in North America

What is the flower color of Bidens riparia?

White to yellow

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