Acmella sodiroi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sodiroi
ID:
87628
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hieron.) R.K.Jansen
Source:
gcc
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 8: 44. 1985 ; Syst. Acmella (Asterac.-Heliantheae)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086957
Common Names
- Acmella
- Sodiro's Acmella
- Sodiro's Toothpick-plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acmella sodiroi (also called 'Sodiro's Toothache Plant', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a low-growing habit and grows in grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Acmella sodiroi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acmella sodiroi is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acmella sodiroi is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed sown in spring.
Where to Find Acmella sodiroi
Acmella sodiroi is native to the Amazon rainforest of South America.
Acmella sodiroi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acmella sodiroi?
Acmella sodiroi
What is the common name of Acmella sodiroi?
Sodiro's toothache plant
What is the family of Acmella sodiroi?
Asteraceae
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-43338: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Robert K. Jansen (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.K.Jansen' in the authors string.