Five-Leaved Black Jack
Bidens biternata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Five-Leaved Black Jack, scientifically known as Bidens biternaata, is a resilient herbaceous plant widely recognized in traditional medicine. Often found in tropical regions, it boasts significant therapeutic properties, particularly for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant capabilities. This versatile botanical is frequently utilized in folk remedies to treat various ailments.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Five-Leaved Black Jack · Yellow-Flowered Black Jack
- Scientific synonyms
- Coreopsis Biternata
Names
Common Names
- Five-Leaved Black Jack
- Yellow-Flowered Black Jack
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Bidens biternataSynonyms
- Coreopsis biternata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Bidens.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bidens | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several different regions. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented in Great Britain. Its range extends into Southwestern Europe, specifically within the borders of France. Within the Macaronesian islands, it is found in both Cape Verde and Madeira. Finally, the species is also located in West Tropical Africa, specifically in Benin.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
Chemicals
Bidens biternata has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Oxalates, Phenols, Saponins, Tannins.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oxalates | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Oxalates
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Phenols
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Saponins
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Tannins
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| extracts | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| freeze dried extracts | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |