Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pusilla
ID:
102894

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) R.K.Jansen

Source:
gcc

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 8: 46. 1985 ; Syst. Acmella (Asterac.-Heliantheae)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000102223



Common Names

  • Acmella pusilla
  • Dwarf Toothwort
  • Small-flowered Toothwort


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Synonyms

  • Spilanthes stolonifera pusilla (Hook. & Arn.) Baker [unknown]
  • Spilanthes pusilla Hook. & Arn. [unknown]

Description

Acmella pusilla (also called Small-flowered Acmella, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in moist and grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acmella pusilla is used in traditional medicine for treating toothache, as a diuretic and as an antispasmodic. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acmella pusilla is yellow and daisy-like, and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acmella pusilla is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation of Acmella pusilla can be done by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall, while seed should be sown in the fall or early spring.

Where to Find Acmella pusilla

Acmella pusilla is native to tropical regions of South America.

Acmella pusilla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acmella pusilla?

Acmella pusilla

What is the common name of Acmella pusilla?

Dwarf Toothwort

What is the habitat of Acmella pusilla?

It is found in dry, rocky slopes and ridges

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-5951: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert K. Jansen (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.K.Jansen' in the authors string.