Acmella pilosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilosa
ID:
82297
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.K.Jansen
Source:
gcc
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 8: 27 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081626
Common Names
- Acme Flower
- Toothache Plant
- Paracress
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acmella pilosa (also called Brazilian Toothache Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Brazil and Argentina. It grows in wet forests and is characterized by its yellow flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Acmella pilosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The plant is also used to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acmella pilosa is yellow, with a diameter of about 3 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings have a rosette-like shape and are about 4 cm in diameter.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acmella pilosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray and can be grown in coastal areas. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Acmella pilosa
Acmella pilosa is native to Brazil and can be found in the wild in the states of Bahia, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo.
Acmella pilosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acmella pilosa?
Acmella pilosa
What type of plant is Acmella pilosa?
It is an annual herb
Where is Acmella pilosa native to?
It is native to 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-38171: Based on the initial data import
Robert K. Jansen (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.K.Jansen' in the authors string.