Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachyglossa
ID:
84906

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cass.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. 50: 258 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084235



Common Names

  • Brachygloss Acmella
  • Short-lipped Acmella
  • Short-lipped Spilanthes


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Description

Acmella brachyglossa (also called Acmella brachyglossa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height. The leaves are lanceolate to ovate, and the flowers are yellow and tubular.

Uses & Benefits

Acmella brachyglossa is used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory illnesses. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acmella brachyglossa has small, yellow-green flowers that form a rounded cluster. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a rounded shape. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acmella brachyglossa is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial herb. It can be propagated from seeds sown in spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into individual containers and grown on until they are ready to be planted out.

Where to Find Acmella brachyglossa

Acmella brachyglossa is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Acmella brachyglossa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acmella brachyglossa?

Acmella brachyglossa

What is the family of Acmella brachyglossa?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Acmella brachyglossa?

Grassy slopes

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-40685: Based on the initial data import
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.