Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oblonga
ID:
9646

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sherff) Wild

Source:
gcc

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Kirkia 6(1): 30 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008975

Common Names

  • Oblonga Bidens
  • Bidens Oblonga
  • Oblonga

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Synonyms

  • Bidens exilis (Sherff) Lisowski [unknown]
  • Coreopsis goffardi Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens rhodesiana Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens nyikensis Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens richardsiae Sherff [unknown]
  • Coreopsis oblonga Sherff [unknown]
  • Bidens dielsii intermedia Sherff [unknown]
  • Coreopsis exilis Sherff [unknown]

Description

Bidens oblonga (also called Oblong-leaved Bidens, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to North America and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open forests. Its leaves are oblong and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Bidens oblonga is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bidens oblonga is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidens oblonga is a perennial herb that is easily propagated from seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season. Prune regularly to keep the plant compact and tidy.

Where to Find Bidens oblonga

Bidens oblonga is native to North America and can be found in Canada and the United States.

Bidens oblonga FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidens oblonga?

Bidens oblonga

What is the common name of Bidens oblonga?

Oblong Beggarticks

What is the natural habitat of Bidens oblonga?

It is found in moist meadows, woodlands, and roadsides in the eastern 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-10869: Based on the initial data import
Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.
Hiram Wild (1917-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wild' in the authors string.