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Acmella oleracea (L.) R.K.Jansen , Bot. Monogr. 8 65 1985. (syn. Anacycluspyrethraria (L.) Spreng.; Bidensfervida Lam.; Bidensfusca Lam.; Cotulapyrethraria L.; Isocarphapyrethraria (L.) Cass.; Pyrethrumspilanthus Medik.; Spilanthesacmella var. oleracea (L.) C.B.Clarke; Spilanthesacmella var. oleracea (L.) C.B.Clarke ex Hook.f.; Spilanthesfusca hort.par. ex Lam.; Spilanthesoleracea var. fusca (Lam.) DC.; Spilanthesradicans Schrad. ex DC. [Illegitimate]);
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Common names: English: Para-cress, toothache plant; Hindi: Akarkar, Pipulka; Marathi: Pipulka, Akarkara; Kannada: Hemmugalu; Assamese: Pirazha
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Annual decumbent herb with ovate to deltate 6-10 cm long leaves with narrowly winged up to 4 cm long petioles, margin dentate; heads solitary, discoid, on long peduncles, 11-17 mm in diam, 10-23 mm high; phyllaries 15-18, triseriate; disc florets, yellow, 5-merous; achenes 2-2.5 mm long, black, without cork-like margin, ciliate with straight hairs; pappus bristles inconspicuous, 2.
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Acmella oleracea (L.) R. K. Jansen, Syst. Bot. Monogr. 8:65. 1985 syn: Spilanthes oleracea L.
The species is distinct in discoid capitula, without ray florets, ovate to deltoid leaves, leaf bases broad obtuse, truncate to slightly cordate; capitula cylindric large, more than 1 cm wide, yellow with reddish centre; involucral bracts 15-18, triseriate; mature achenes without evident cork-like margins. Shot from Herbal Garden samalkha Panipat
Yes Acmella oleracea. Yes .. used in toothache
efloraofindia:”For Id 10092011MR1’’ yellow and brown flowers Pune: Date/Time-Sep 2011
Location- Place, Altitude, GPS-Pune Acmella oleracea, an important medicinal plant After you identified it I surfed the net and found this information (from Wikipedia) It is native to the tropics of Brazil, where it is called Jambu, and is grown as an ornamental (and occasionally as a medicinal) in various parts of the world.
A small, erect plant, it grows quickly and sends up gold and red flower inflorescences. It is frost-sensitive but perennial in warmer climates.
Medical uses and effects A decoction or infusion of the leaves and flowers is a traditional remedy for stammering, toothache, stomatitis,[1] and throat complaints.[citation needed]
Acmella oleracea extract has been tested against various yeasts and bacteria and was essentially inactive.[4]
Spilanthes extract has been discovered to aid in saliva stimulation (sialogogue) for people suffering from dry mouth (xerostomia).[citation needed] Its properties provide relief to dry mouth by enhancing saliva production.[citation needed]
Acmella oleracea extract is reported to reduce muscle tension when applied topically, and as such it aids to decrease facial lines and wrinkles that are partially caused by tense or contracted facial muscles. Application of
Flora of Haryana: Acmella oleracea from TDL Herbal Park Yamunanagar: Acmella oleracea from TDL Herbal Park Yamunanagar Break the thalamus and keep it on your toungue and feel the tingling.
Its good for teeth too. Just try it, no harm or side effects. Yes … good medicine for toothache Acmella oleracea (L.) R.K.Jansen, Syst. Bot. Monogr. 8. 65, 1985
Syn: Spilanthes oleracea L., Syst. Nat. 2: 534. 1767; Spilanthes acmella var. oleracea(L.) C. B. Clarke ex Hook.
Annual decumbent herb with ovate to deltate 6-10 cm long leaves with narrowly winged up to 4 cm long petioles, margin dentate; heads solitary, discoid, on long peduncles, 11-17 mm in diam, 10-23 mm high; phyllaries 15-18, triseriate; disc florets, yellow, 5-merous; achenes 2-2.5 mm long, black, without cork-like margin, ciliate with straight hairs; pappus bristles inconspicuous, 2. Photographed from Hamdard University Herbal Garden New Delhi and TDL Herbal Garden Yamuna Nagar.
Thanks Sir for sharing the Original “Akarkara”
Asteraceae Fortnight Part 1-Radiate Heads: Spilanthes acmella confusion: 3-Acmella oleracea from Hamdard University Herbal Garden : Attachments (3). 3 posts by 3 authors. Acmella oleracea (L.) R.K.Jansen, Syst. Bot. Monogr. 8. 65, 1985 Syn: Spilanthes oleracea L., Syst. Nat. 2: 534. 1767; Spilanthes acmella var. oleracea (L.) C. B. Clarke ex Hook. Annual decumbent herb with ovate to deltate 6-10 cm long leaves with narrowly winged up to 4 cm long petioles, margin dentate; heads solitary, discoid, on long peduncles, 11-17 mm in diam, 10-23 mm high; phyllaries 15-18, triseriate; disc florets, yellow, 5-merous; achenes 2-2.5 mm long, black, without cork-like margin, ciliate with straight hairs; pappus bristles inconspicuous, 2.
Photographed from Hamdard University Herbal Garden New Delhi and TDL Herbal Garden Yamuna Nagar. Thank you very much … for this upload.
This plant is known for its medicinal values. Thanks Sir for upload, this is effective against toothache..
Asteraceae Week Part I-Radiate heads:- Acmella oleracea from Pune –MR16 : Attachments (1). 5 posts by 3 authors. sharing pix of Acmella oleraceafrom Pune
Asteraceae Week (Part I – Radiate heads) : Acmella oleracea : Attachments (1). 2 posts by 2 authors.
Toothache Plant Flower – Acmella oleracea – Photo from a flower exhibition. Yes very good photograph …
ID Request 081214SG : 9 posts by 5 authors. Attachments (2) Please help identify this herb 9” height. Photo taken on 4Dec14 at Mohol, Maharashtra. Anacyclus pyrethrum leaves don’t match Acmella oleracea. Yes Samir diagnosed it
How could I forget, … had shown one: efi thread very memorable floret.. Thanks all for correcting it It is Spilanthes acmella – Indian Akarkara. Acmella oleracea (L.) R.K.Jansen Syn:Spilanthesacmellavar.oleracea(L.) C.B.Clarke; Spilanthesacmellavar.oleracea(L.) C.B.Clarke ex Hook.f. .
Spilathes calva
Family: Asteraceae Loc.: Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh (ca 550m) Uses: Leaves are boiled and eaten Local name: Adi Marsang Considered to be a good remedy for toothache. I think this appears close to Acmella oleracea (L.) R.K.Jansen as per comparative images at Acmella
Spilanthes acmella(L.) L. SN Mar 8 : Attachments (2). 2 posts by 2 authors. Spilanthes acmella (L.) L; Fam: Asteraceae Herb, head aromatic, wild/ cultivated chewd to cure tooth ache Acmella paniculata I hope. I think this may be Acmella oleracea (L.) R.K.Jansen as per Research Gate publication. . References:
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