Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griseb.) R.K.Jansen
Source:
gcc
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 8: 92. 1985 ; Syst. Acmella (Asterac.-Heliantheae)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012755
Common Names
- Alpestris Acmella
- Acmella
- Acmella
Synonyms
- Spilanthes alpestris Griseb. [unknown]
Description
Acmella alpestris (also called Alpine Toothwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the western United States. It has a branching stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are yellow. It is found in dry, open areas and in disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Acmella alpestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acmella alpestris is small, yellow-white in color, and grows in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a pointed tip. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem and small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acmella alpestris is an annual plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. Pruning is not necessary, but deadheading the flowers will encourage further blooming.
Where to Find Acmella alpestris
Acmella alpestris is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky areas.
Acmella alpestris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acmella alpestris?
Acmella alpestris
What is the family of Acmella alpestris?
Asteraceae
What is the natural habitat of Acmella alpestris?
Dry grasslands and scrublands
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,