Bidens frondosa
Beggar-tick
Bidens frondosa, commonly known as black-jack or beggarticks, is a resilient perennial herb native to North America. Renowned in traditional herbalism, this plant boasts significant medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. It is frequently utilized in natural remedies to support immune health and treat various skin conditions.
- Scientific name: Bidens frondosa
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the 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 |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Bidens frondosa, is recognized by a variety of regional common names across different languages. In German, it is referred to as Schwarzfrüchtiger Zweizahn, while in Azerbaijani, it is known as Çoxyarpaq yatıqqanqal. The Czech name for this species is dvouzubec černoplodý, and in Japanese, it is called アメリカセンダングサ. Additionally, in Chinese, the plant is commonly identified as 大狼杷草.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Schwarzfrüchtiger Zweizahn | Wikidata |
| az | Çoxyarpaq yatıqqanqal | Wikidata |
| cs | dvouzubec černoplodý | Wikidata |
| ja | アメリカセンダングサ | Wikidata |
| zh | 大狼杷草 | Wikidata |
| pl | Uczep amerykański | Wikidata |
| cy | Graban deiliog | Wikidata |
| bg | многолистен бутрак | Wikidata |
| hu | feketéllő farkasfog | Wikidata |
| sr | Kozji rogovi | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented in Denmark, Great Britain, and Ireland. The species can also be found extending further north into the territory of Norway. Additionally, its distribution reaches into Middle Europe, specifically within the borders of Austria. Consequently, these locations define the known habitat for Bidens frondosa in these areas.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Bidens frondosa, is a versatile medicinal herb where various components are utilized to harness its therapeutic potential. While the entire plant can be processed, much of its medicinal efficacy is captured through the preparation of an aqueous extract, which is created by soaking the leaves, flowers, or stems in water to pull out bioactive compounds. This liquid preparation serves as a primary method for delivering the plant's phytochemicals, making the different parts of the herb accessible for traditional and pharmacological applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aqueous extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Bidens frondosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include silver nanoparticles.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| silver nanoparticles | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |