Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) R.K.Jansen
Source:
gcc
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 8: 41 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046195
Common Names
- Acmella Calva
- Toothache Plant
- Paracress
Synonyms
- Spilanthes callimorpha A.H.Moore [unknown]
- Spilanthes calva DC. [unknown]
- Spilanthes rugosa rugosa [unknown]
- Spilanthes acmella calva (DC.) Clarke ex C.B.Clarke [deprecated]
- Spilanthes rugosa truncata Miq. [unknown]
- Spilanthes acmella calva (DC.) Clarke ex Hooker f. [unknown]
Description
Acmella calva (also called Toothache Plant, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a succulent stem and grows up to 0.5 m in height. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Acmella calva is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acmella calva is a yellow-green color and has a daisy-like shape. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acmella calva is an annual herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a light, well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a light, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Acmella calva
Acmella calva is native to South America and can be found in grassy areas, meadows, and pastures.
Acmella calva FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acmella calva?
Acmella calva
What is the common name of Acmella calva?
Paracress
What is the natural habitat of Acmella calva?
Tropical and subtropical regions of South America
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,