Acmella alba - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alba
ID:
76468
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L'Hér.) R.K.Jansen
Source:
gcc
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 8: 62 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075797
Common Names
- Acmella
- Toothache Plant
- Paracress
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acmella alba (also called White Toothache Plant, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows to a height of 20-50 cm. It is found in grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Acmella alba is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and toothaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acmella alba is white, with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acmella alba is an annual herb native to South America. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Fertilizer should be applied every two weeks during the growing season. The plant should be thinned regularly to prevent overcrowding.
Where to Find Acmella alba
Acmella alba is native to tropical regions of South America and can be found in wetland areas. It is also cultivated in tropical regions around the world.
Acmella alba FAQ
What is the common name of Acmella alba?
White toothache plant
What is the natural habitat of Acmella alba?
Grasslands and open forests
What is the flowering period of Acmella alba?
Spring and summer
Species in the Acmella genus
Acmella caulirhiza, Acmella papposa, Acmella alpestris, Acmella decumbens, Acmella leucantha, Acmella glaberrima, Acmella ciliata, Acmella oleracea, Acmella calva, Acmella grisea, Acmella alba, Acmella bellidioides, Acmella radicans, Acmella repens, Acmella pilosa, Acmella brachyglossa, Acmella sodiroi, Acmella leptophylla, Acmella poliolepidica, Acmella psilocarpa, Acmella pusilla, Acmella grandiflora, Acmella iodiscaea, Acmella filipes, Acmella ramosa, Acmella uliginosa, Acmella paniculata, Acmella darwinii, Acmella lundellii, Acmella serratifolia, Acmella marajoensis,
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-32473: Based on the initial data import
Charles Louis L'Héritier de Brutelle (1746-1800): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L'Hér.' in the authors string.
Robert K. Jansen (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.K.Jansen' in the authors string.