Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
anactina
ID:
71479

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 5(34): 63 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070808



Common Names

  • Toothache Plant
  • Stinging Acre
  • Spilanthes


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Synonyms

  • Ceratocephalus anactinus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Spilanthes chamaecaula A.H.Moore [unknown]

Description

Spilanthes anactina (also called Yellow-flowered spilanthes, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and small, ovate leaves. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry, rocky areas, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Spilanthes anactina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spilanthes anactina is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spilanthes anactina is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Germination should occur within two weeks. The plants can also be propagated through division of the root clumps. Divide the clumps in early spring and replant in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location.

Where to Find Spilanthes anactina

Spilanthes anactina can be found in California, USA, in the chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitats.

Spilanthes anactina FAQ

What is the common name of Spilanthes anactina?

Toothache Plant

What is the natural habitat of Spilanthes anactina?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

What are the medicinal uses of Spilanthes anactina?

It is used to treat toothache, sore throat, and fever

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