Status:
valid
Authors:
Cav.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1795
Citation Micro:
Icon. iii. 15. t. 219
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077149
Common Names
- Sambucifolia Daisy
- Bidens Daisy
- Sambucifolia Plant
Description
Bidens sambucifolia (also called 'Elder-leaved Bidens', among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to North America and is found in wetlands and disturbed areas. It has small, ovate, green leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens sambucifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bidens sambucifolia has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a serrated edge.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens sambucifolia is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Bidens sambucifolia
Bidens sambucifolia is native to North America and can be found in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.
Bidens sambucifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bidens sambucifolia?
Bidens sambucifolia
What is the natural habitat of Bidens sambucifolia?
Bidens sambucifolia is native to South America.
What are the common uses of Bidens sambucifolia?
Bidens sambucifolia is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
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,