Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuisecta
ID:
121252

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts : 86

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120581



Common Names

  • Tenuisecta Bidens
  • Bidens
  • Tenuisecta Daisy


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Description

Bidens tenuisecta (also called Finely-divided Bidens, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens tenuisecta is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin irritations. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues. The plant is also used as an ornamental plant, with its attractive foliage and bright yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bidens tenuisecta is yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a few hairs on the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens tenuisecta is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted in the fall.

Where to Find Bidens tenuisecta

Bidens tenuisecta is found in the Mediterranean and North Africa.

Bidens tenuisecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens tenuisecta?

Bidens tenuisecta

What type of plant is Bidens tenuisecta?

A perennial herb

Where is Bidens tenuisecta found?

It is found in the western United States and Canada

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-81837: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.