Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papposa
ID:
10605

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hemsl.) R.K.Jansen

Source:
gcc

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 8: 50 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009934



Common Names

  • Jequirity Bean
  • Toothache Plant
  • Electric Daisy


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Description

Acmella papposa (also called Pappose Acmella, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a slender stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It prefers dry and sunny habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Acmella papposa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating toothache. It is also used as a food source for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acmella papposa var. macrophylla (Greenm.) R.K.Jansen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acmella papposa has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acmella papposa is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by taking cuttings in the summer. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Acmella papposa

Acmella papposa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Acmella papposa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acmella papposa?

Acmella papposa

What is the natural habitat of Acmella papposa?

Acmella papposa is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

What are the common uses of Acmella papposa?

Acmella papposa is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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-109621: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Robert K. Jansen (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.K.Jansen' in the authors string.