Bidens tripartita
Three-lobe beggartick
Bidens tripartita, commonly known as three-lobe bidens, is a versatile medicinal herb valued in traditional healing. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently utilized to support digestive health and reduce inflammation. Its unique botanical properties make it a significant subject in ethnobotanical studies and natural pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Bidens tripartita
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in 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, known scientifically as Bidens tripartite, is referred to by various regional common names depending on the language and locale. In Chinese, it is called 狼杷草 (zh-hans), 狼杷草 (zh-hant), or 狼把草 (zh-hk), while in Polish, it is known as Uczep trójlistkowy (pl), and in the Udmurt language, it is called Ыжлюгы (udm).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 狼杷草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 狼杷草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 狼把草 | Wikidata |
| pl | Uczep trójlistkowy | Wikidata |
| udm | Ыжлюгы | Wikidata |
| lv | Trejdaivu sunītis | Wikidata |
| et | kolmisruse | Wikidata |
| de | Dreiteiliger Zweizahn | Wikidata |
| ja | タウコギ | Wikidata |
| ba | Эт тегәнәге | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions in Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Denmark. Furthermore, its presence extends to the northern territories of Finland. The species is also documented within the borders of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, it inhabits the coastal and inland areas of Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Bidens tripartita has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Proanthocyanidins, acetylene, caffeine, condensed tannins, coumarins.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Proanthocyanidins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acetylene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| condensed tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyacetylene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |