Acmella lundellii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lundellii
ID:
135138
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.K.Jansen
Source:
gcc
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 8: 48 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134467
Common Names
- Lundell's Acmella
- Lundell's Toothache Plant
- Lundell's Acmella-daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acmella lundellii (also called Lundell's acmella, Lundell's toothache plant, and many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a low-growing, mat-forming habit, with small, linear leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry, sandy soils, often in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Acmella lundellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acmella lundellii is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have small, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acmella lundellii is a perennial herb native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can also be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant once established. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Acmella lundellii
Acmella lundellii is native to Mexico. It can be found in open areas, such as grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed habitats.
Acmella lundellii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acmella lundellii?
Acmella lundellii
What is the common name of Acmella lundellii?
Lundell's Acmella
What is the natural habitat of Acmella lundellii?
Open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-95251: Based on the initial data import
Robert K. Jansen (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.K.Jansen' in the authors string.