Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
bidens
ID:
134706

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Retz.) Veldkamp

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Blumea 35(2): 468 (1991): (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134035



Common Names

  • Glossocardia bidens
  • Bidens Glossocardia
  • Bidens Glossocardia Plant


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Synonyms

  • Bidens denudata Turcz. [unknown]
  • Glossogyne tenuifolia (Labill.) Cass. ex Cass. [deprecated]
  • Bidens tenuifolia Labill. [unknown]
  • Zinnia bidens Retz. [unknown]
  • Glossogyne pinnatifida DC. [unknown]
  • Glossogyne pedunculosa DC. [unknown]
  • Glossogyne tenuifolia (Labill.) Cass. ex Less. [unknown]
  • Glossogyne tenuifolia divaricata Domin [unknown]
  • Glossogyne tenuifolia tenuifolia [unknown]
  • Glossogyne bidens (Retz.) Alston [unknown]
  • Glossogyne tannensis (Spreng.) Garn.-Jones [unknown]
  • Glossogyne pinnatifida DC. ex Wight [unknown]
  • Bidens meyeniana Walp. [unknown]
  • Neuractis bidens (Retz.) Veldkamp ex Mesfin [unknown]
  • Coreopsis tanna Steud. [unknown]
  • Coreopsis tannensis Biehler [unknown]
  • Glossogyne bidentidea F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Glossogyne oluanpiensis S.S.Ying [unknown]

Description

Glossocardia bidens (also called Bidens Glossocardia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It is characterized by its small, yellow flowers and its lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Glossocardia bidens is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, inflammation, and fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Glossocardia bidens has yellow flowers with a daisy-like shape, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glossocardia bidens is an annual plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can tolerate some drought. Propagate by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Glossocardia bidens

Glossocardia bidens is native to Mexico and can be found in the central part of the country.

Glossocardia bidens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glossocardia bidens?

Glossocardia bidens

What is the common name of Glossocardia bidens?

Bidentate glossocardia

What is the natural habitat of Glossocardia bidens?

It is found in wet areas of North America

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-94833: Based on the initial data import
Anders Jahan Retzius (1742-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Retz.' in the authors string.
Jan Frederik Veldkamp (1941-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veldkamp' in the authors string.