Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) R.K.Jansen
Source:
gcc
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 8: 65 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043646
Common Names
- Acmella Oleracea
- Oleracea Acmella
- Acmella Toothache
Description
Acmella oleracea (also called toothache plant, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in a variety of habitats, from meadows and pastures to roadsides and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Acmella oleracea is used as a medicinal plant and is also used as a culinary herb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acmella oleracea has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acmella oleracea is a tropical plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a bright, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-draining soil. The plant prefers moist soil and should be watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied every few weeks.
Where to Find Acmella oleracea
Acmella oleracea is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist, open woodlands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.
Acmella oleracea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acmella oleracea?
Acmella oleracea
What are the common names of Acmella oleracea?
Paracress, toothache plant, electric daisy, jambu
What is the native range of Acmella oleracea?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas
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,