Status:
valid
Authors:
Sherff
Source:
gcc
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. xli. 762 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091577
Common Names
- Bidens rubicundula
- Red-flowered Bidens
- Red-flowered Beggarticks
Synonyms
- Bidens squarrosa Less. [illegitimate]
- Bidens incisa G.Don [unknown]
- Bidens rubicundula rubicundula [unknown]
- Bidens silvatica Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]
- Coreopsis incisa Ker Gawl. [unknown]
Description
Bidens rubicundula (also called Red-flowered Bidens, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It has a sprawling habit and grows to a height of 0.5m. It has small, yellow flowers that appear in spring and summer. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas in the south-western parts of Australia.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens rubicundula is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat fever, headaches, and skin ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Bidens rubicundula for. alba T.G.J.Rayner
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bidens rubicundula has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow leaves. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens rubicundula is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Bidens rubicundula
Bidens rubicundula is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas and Oaxaca.
Bidens rubicundula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bidens rubicundula?
Bidens rubicundula
What are the common names of Bidens rubicundula?
Common names of Bidens rubicundula include red-flowered beggarticks and red-flowered bur-marigold
What is the native range of Bidens rubicundula?
Bidens rubicundula is native to the Caribbean and Central 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,