Acmella serratifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serratifolia
ID:
137867
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.K.Jansen
Source:
gcc
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 8: 90 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137196
Common Names
- Serratifolia Acmella
- Serratifolia Toothache Plant
- Serratifolia Spilanthes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acmella serratifolia (also called Acmella, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to South America and is found in tropical dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Acmella serratifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used to treat skin disorders, respiratory problems, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acmella serratifolia is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a black color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acmella serratifolia is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until rooted.
Where to Find Acmella serratifolia
Acmella serratifolia is native to South America, particularly in parts of Brazil, Argentina, and Peru.
Acmella serratifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acmella serratifolia?
Acmella serratifolia
What is the common name of Acmella serratifolia?
Toothache Plant
What is the origin of Acmella serratifolia?
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-97888: Based on the initial data import
Robert K. Jansen (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.K.Jansen' in the authors string.