Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tripartita
ID:
69099

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 831 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068428



Common Names

  • Bidens tripartita
  • Three-Lobed Beggar-Ticks
  • Three-Parted Beggar-Ticks


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Synonyms

  • Bidens orientalis Velen. [unknown]
  • Bidens tripartita minima (Lej.) Larss. [unknown]
  • Bidens tripartita integra (Peterm.) Koch ex Beck [unknown]
  • Bidens tripartita tripartita [unknown]
  • Bidens tripartita tripartita [unknown]
  • Bidens tripartita cernuifolia Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens tripartita pumila (Retz.) Roth ex Beck [unknown]
  • Bidens tripartita stolonifera Bolzon [unknown]
  • Bidens tripartita limosa Kom. [unknown]

Description

Bidens tripartita (also called Three-lobed beggarticks, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Andes in South America and is found in montane grasslands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens tripartita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems, as a diuretic, and to reduce fever.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bidens tripartita sub. bullatus (L.) Rouy
Bidens tripartita sub. comosa (A.Gray) A.Haines

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bidens tripartita is yellow with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens tripartita is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels.

Where to Find Bidens tripartita

Bidens tripartita is native to Europe and can be found in moist, grassy areas.

Bidens tripartita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens tripartita?

Bidens tripartita

What is the family of Bidens tripartita?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Bidens tripartita?

Grasslands and meadows

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-2528: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.