Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sm.) R.K.Jansen
Source:
gcc
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 8: 86. 1985 ; Syst. Acmella (Asterac.-Heliantheae)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076135
Common Names
- Toothache Plant
- Electric Daisy
- Paracress
Synonyms
- Spilanthes arnicoides nervosa Chodat [unknown]
- Spilanthes grisea setosa A.H.Moore [unknown]
- Spilanthes arnicoides setosa Chodat [unknown]
- Rudbeckia bellidioides Sm. in Rees [unknown]
- Spilanthes blepharicarpa DeCandolle [unknown]
- Spilanthes blepharicarpa DC. [unknown]
- Spilanthes bellidioides (Sm.) Cabrera [unknown]
- Spilanthes arnicoides arnicoides [unknown]
- Spilanthes arnicoides arnicoides [unknown]
- Spilanthes doronicoides DC. [unknown]
- Spilanthes arnicoides setosa Chodat [unknown]
- Spilanthes grandis DC. [unknown]
- Spilanthes arnicoides intermedia Chodat [unknown]
- Spilanthes arnicoides DC. [unknown]
- Spilanthes longifolia DC. [unknown]
- Spilanthes arnicoides leptophylla (DC.) Baker [unknown]
- Spilanthes grisea intermedia A.H.Moore [unknown]
- Ceratocephalus arnicodes Kuntze [unknown]
- Spilanthes sphaerocephala DC. [unknown]
Description
Acmella bellidioides (also called 'Yellow-Flowered Toothache Plant', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single yellow flower head. It prefers moist, sunny habitats and is often found in grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Acmella bellidioides is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks as a low-maintenance shrub. It also has medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acmella bellidioides is a yellow, composite flower head, with a single row of yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, black and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acmella bellidioides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It is hardy in USDA zones 5-9.
Where to Find Acmella bellidioides
Acmella bellidioides is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Acmella bellidioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acmella bellidioides?
Acmella bellidioides
What is the natural habitat of Acmella bellidioides?
It is native to South America.
What are the uses of Acmella bellidioides?
It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
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,