Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
acmella
ID:
67166

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Philipson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Blumea 6(2): 350. 1950 [3 Apr 1950]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066495



Common Names

  • Blainvillea acmella
  • Acmella Blainvillea
  • Acmella False-Buttercup


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Description

Blainvillea acmella (also called “Acmella”, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are opposite, ovate, and serrate. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, and is commonly found in moist forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Blainvillea acmella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant to provide a natural boundary to gardens. The plant has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blainvillea acmella is a small, yellow daisy-like flower. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blainvillea acmella is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil.

Where to Find Blainvillea acmella

Blainvillea acmella is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be found in dry, open woodlands, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Blainvillea acmella FAQ

What is the common name of Blainvillea acmella?

Acmella Blainvillea

What is the scientific name of Acmella Blainvillea?

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Asteraceae

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-23377: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
William Philipson (1911-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Philipson' in the authors string.