Bidens gardneri
Bidens gardneri, commonly known as the garden bidens, is a versatile annual herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. Renowned for its vibrant, daisy-like flowers, this plant is prized in botanical studies and ornamental gardening. Its resilient nature and unique morphological features make it a significant subject in medicinal research.
- Scientific name: Bidens gardneri
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Pacific
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Bidens gardneri, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Asterales. Finally, it is classified under the family Asteraceae and 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, Bidens gardneri, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as garden beggarticks, while in Spanish, it is known as amargosa or amargoso.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions of the globe. In the North-Central Pacific, it can be found growing within the islands of Hawaii. Its presence also extends to Western South America, specifically within the borders of Bolivia. Within the massive territory of Brazil, it occupies diverse environments including the North, West-Central, and Southeast regions. These varied locations demonstrate the plant's ability to inhabit multiple ecological zones across different continents.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Bidens gardneri has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4-O-caffeoylquinic acid, Apigenin-7-O-glucoside.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 4-O-caffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Apigenin-7-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Bidens gardneri has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperglycemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |