Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multiceps
ID:
75620

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fassett

Source:
gcc

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 1925, xxvii. 145, hybr.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074949

Common Names

  • Rectangulum Bunium
  • Rectangulum Earthnut
  • Rectangulum Black Caraway

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Description

Bidens multiceps (also called Multiceps Bidens, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem. It is native to the Caribbean, and grows in moist and wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens multiceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bidens multiceps is a yellow-orange disc floret with a white ray floret. The seeds are small, black, and have a white pappus. The seedlings are hairy and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens multiceps is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in borders or rock gardens and should be divided every two to three years.

Where to Find Bidens multiceps

Bidens multiceps is found in the Caribbean, including parts of Jamaica, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic.

Bidens multiceps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens multiceps?

Bidens multiceps

What is the common name of Bidens multiceps?

Multiceps Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Bidens multiceps?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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,