Status:
valid
Authors:
McVaugh
Source:
gcc
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 9: 408, fig. 22 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045406
Common Names
- Subspiralis Bidens
- Subspiralis Bur Marigold
- Bur Marigold Bidens
Description
Bidens subspiralis (also called Subspiral Bur-marigold, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and bright yellow flowers with a spiral pattern. It grows in dry, open areas, often in rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Bidens subspiralis is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping, and its leaves can be eaten raw or cooked.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bidens subspiralis has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bidens subspiralis is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer, and divisions can be made in early spring or late summer.
Where to Find Bidens subspiralis
Bidens subspiralis is native to South America, and can be found in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Brazil.
Bidens subspiralis FAQ
What is the common name of Bidens subspiralis?
The common name of Bidens subspiralis is spiral-leaved beggarticks.
What is the scientific name of spiral-leaved beggarticks?
The scientific name of spiral-leaved beggarticks is Bidens subspiralis.
What is the habitat of Bidens subspiralis?
Bidens subspiralis is found in wet, marshy areas, such as swamps and bogs.
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,