Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
leiocarpa
ID:
89692

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 626 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089021



Common Names

  • Spilanthes Leiocarpa
  • Leiocarpa Spilanthes
  • Spilanthes


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Synonyms

  • Spilanthes macraei Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Ceratocephalus leiocarpus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Spilanthes urens hispidula DC. [unknown]

Description

Spilanthes leiocarpa (also called Smooth-Fruited Toothache Plant, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in open woodlands, dry grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Spilanthes leiocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, malaria, and other illnesses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spilanthes leiocarpa is a yellow composite flower head, with a central disc of yellow disc florets and yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, black, and oblong. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a single flower head.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spilanthes leiocarpa is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Spilanthes leiocarpa

Spilanthes leiocarpa is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It is found in open, disturbed habitats such as roadsides, pastures, and secondary forests. It can be found in countries such as Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua.

Spilanthes leiocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spilanthes leiocarpa?

Spilanthes leiocarpa

What is the common name of Spilanthes leiocarpa?

Smooth Spilanthes

What is the natural habitat of Spilanthes leiocarpa?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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