Acmella ramosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramosa
ID:
132326
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hemsl.) R.K.Jansen
Source:
gcc
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 8: 45. 1985 ; Syst. Acmella (Asterac.-Heliantheae)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131655
Common Names
- Acmella
- Ramose Acmella
- Acmella Ramosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acmella ramosa (also called Acmella ramosa, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the tropical regions of South America. It has small, oval leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, sandy soils and in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Acmella ramosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves are believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Acmella ramosa has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acmella ramosa is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures as low as -10°C. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Acmella ramosa
Acmella ramosa is native to the Caribbean and can be found in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in valleys.
Acmella ramosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acmella ramosa?
Acmella ramosa
What is the common name of Acmella ramosa?
Branching Acmella
What is the natural habitat of Acmella ramosa?
It is found in dry grasslands and scrubland in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia
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-92520: 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.