Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
langbianensis
ID:
117804

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gagnep.) Stuessy

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 79(817): 128 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117133



Common Names

  • Langbian Spilanthes
  • Langbian Toothache Plant
  • Langbian Spilanthes Acmella


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Synonyms

  • Colobogyne langbianensis Gagnep. [unknown]

Description

Spilanthes langbianensis (also called Langbian Spilanthes, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Southeast Asia. It grows in moist to dry soils in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Spilanthes langbianensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spilanthes langbianensis is yellow in color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nutlet. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spilanthes langbianensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is usually done through division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Spilanthes langbianensis

Spilanthes langbianensis is native to Vietnam.

Spilanthes langbianensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spilanthes langbianensis?

Spilanthes langbianensis

What is the common name of Spilanthes langbianensis?

Langbian Toothache Plant

What is the typical habitat of Spilanthes langbianensis?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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

François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Tod Falor Stuessy (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stuessy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:250812-1: Based on the initial data import