Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
darwinii
ID:
135135

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.M.Porter) R.K.Jansen

Source:
gcc

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 8: 43 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134464

Common Names

  • Darwin's Acmella
  • Darwin's Toothache Plant
  • Darwin's Acmella-daisy

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Synonyms

  • Spilanthes darwinii D.M.Porter [unknown]
  • Spilanthes diffusa Hook.f. [illegitimate]
  • Spilanthes diffusa minor Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Acmella darwinii (also called Darwin's acmella, Darwin's toothache plant, and many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a low-growing, mat-forming habit, with small, linear leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry, sandy soils, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acmella darwinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acmella darwinii is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acmella darwinii is a perennial herb native to Australia. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can also be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant once established. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Acmella darwinii

Acmella darwinii is native to Australia. It can be found in open areas, such as grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed habitats.

Acmella darwinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acmella darwinii?

Acmella darwinii

What is the common name of Acmella darwinii?

Darwin's Acmella

What is the natural habitat of Acmella darwinii?

Open woodlands, grasslands, 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-95249: Based on the initial data import
Robert K. Jansen (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.K.Jansen' in the authors string.
Duncan MacNair Porter (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.M.Porter' in the authors string.