Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ciliata
ID:
36472

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Cass.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. 24: 331 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035801



Common Names

  • Toothache Plant
  • Electric Daisy
  • Paracress


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Synonyms

  • Acmella fimbriata (Kunth) Cass. [unknown]
  • Ceratocephalus ciliatus (Kunth) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ceratocephalus poeppigii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Spilanthes ciliata Kunth [unknown]
  • Spilanthes melampodioides Gardner [unknown]
  • Ceratocephalus fimbriatus (Kunth) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acmella ciliata ciliata [unknown]
  • Spilanthes popayanensis Hieron. [unknown]
  • Spilanthes ciliata ciliata [unknown]
  • Spilanthes fimbriata Kunth [unknown]
  • Spilanthes poeppigii DC. [unknown]

Description

Acmella ciliata (also called ciliated toothache plant, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and its flowers are small and yellow. It grows in moist and shady habitats such as stream banks and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Acmella ciliata is used as a natural dye for fabrics and textiles. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acmella ciliata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acmella ciliata is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the spring or summer. It can also be propagated by division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Acmella ciliata

Acmella ciliata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and can be found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and open woods.

Acmella ciliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lisianthius seemanii?

Lisianthius seemanii

What is the common name of Lisianthius seemanii?

Seeman's lisianthius

What is the natural habitat of Lisianthius seemanii?

It is native to Central and South America

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-134628: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.