Fringed Pod Toothache Plant ;
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A. ciliata mainly differs from A. uliginosa is broader head, pentamerous flowers and rounded to cordate leaf base.
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Decumbent perennial herb, rooting at nodes; leaves broadly ovate with rounded or cordate base, petiole up to 4 cm long, narrowly winged; heads radiate, 2-3 together, axillary or terminal; broadly ovoid, 6-10 mm high, 6-9 mm in diam; phyllaries 7-10, biseriate; receptacle 4-7 mm high; ray florets 6-10, yellow to orange yellow; disc florets usually more than 100, 5-merous, orange yellow; achenes black 1.5-2 mm long, margin cork-like, sparsely ciliate; pappus absent or of 2 very short bristles. 
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Specimen Required:
I needed to check the herbarium specimen sheets of Acmella ciliata (Kunth) Cass., Acmella uliginosa (Sw.) Cass.( formerly named as Spilanthes ciliata H.B.K. & S.uliginosa Sw.) and Heteropappus gouldii (Fischer) Grierson. Can anybody help me with these specimens’ photographs.


Here are some links.
Acmella uliginosa (Swartz) Cass. :
http://plants.jstor.org/specimen/nht000000500
http://apps.kew.org/herbcat/getImage.do?imageBarcode=K000053590
Acmella ciliata (Kunth) Cass.
http://apps.kew.org/herbcat/getImage.do?imageBarcode=K000497310
http://apps.kew.org/herbcat/getImage.do?imageBarcode=K000200556



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Acmella ciliata (Kunth) Cass (?) from Guwahati:
Attached images are Acmella ciliata (Kunth) Cass (?). Please confirm the ID.
Date :13/11/12
Location: Bara Bazar, Guwahati-12 at my rsidence[Dist- Kamrup(Metro)]
Family : Asteraceae
Genus & species : Acmella ciliata (Kunth) Cass (?)
Habitat: Grows wild
Habit :Herb
Inflorescence : Capitulum
Flower : Yellow in colour


I think yes. Nice photographs.


Yes, Acmella ciliata…nice sharing..



Images by Surajit Koley – validation by Gurcharan Singh (Inserted by Bhagyashri Ranade)

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Acmella ciliata (Kunth) Cassini ? from Hooghly 25/11/12 sk1:
I think it is Acmella ciliata (Kunth) Cassini as in – efi thread,
a common wild herb in waste places and roadside, photographed on 7-Nov-12.


I think yes
Nice photographs



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Flora of Madhya Pradesh : Acmella ciliata (Kunth) Cass from RDV University Campus Jabalpur:

Acmella ciliata (Kunth) Cass
From RDV University Campus Jabalpur
pls validate

Thanks for sharing …


This was also very common there



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Attached images are Acmella ciliata (Humboldt, Bonpland & Kunth) Cassini from Kamrup district, Assam.
Date :.2013
Location: Kamrup district
Family : Asteraceae
Genus & species : Acmella ciliata (Humboldt, Bonpland & Kunth) Cassini
Habitat: Grows wild on waste places, side of the drain, also on hilly area.
Habit : Herb
Inflorescence : Radiate head
Flower : Yellow


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Asteraceae Fortnight Part 1-Radiate Heads: Spilanthes acmella confusion: 2-Acmella ciliata TDL Herbal Garden Yamuna Nagar : Attachments (3). 2 posts by 2 authors.
Acmella ciliata (Kunth) Cass., Dict. Sci. Nat. (ed. 2) 24: 331, 1822
syn: Spilanthes ciliata Kunth
Decumbent perennial herb, rooting at nodes; leaves broadly ovate with rounded or cordate base, petiole up to 4 cm long, narrowly winged; heads radiate, 2-3 together, axillary or terminal; broadly ovoid, 6-10 mm high, 6-9 mm in diam; phyllaries 7-10, biseriate; receptacle 4-7 mm high; ray florets 6-10, yellow to orange yellow; disc florets usually more than 100, 5-merous, orange yellow; achenes black 1.5-2 mm long, margin cork-like, sparsely ciliate; pappus absent or of 2 very short bristles.
Photographed from TDL Herbal Garden Yamuna Nagar on September and Hamdard University Herbal Garden. Delhi

Many thanks … for this Acmella series of uploads.
To me looks like this species is not distributed n Western Ghats; validation required.


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Spilanthes acmella confusion: 2-Acmella ciliata TDL Herbal Garden Yamuna Nagar:
Acmella ciliata (Kunth) Cass., Dict. Sci. Nat. (ed. 2) 24: 331, 1822
syn: Spilanthes ciliata Kunth
Decumbent perennial herb, rooting at nodes; leaves broadly ovate with rounded or cordate base, petiole up to 4 cm long, narrowly winged; heads radiate, 2-3 together, axillary or terminal; broadly ovoid, 6-10 mm high,
6-9 mm in diam; phyllaries 7-10, biseriate; receptacle 4-7 mm high; ray florets 6-10, yellow to orange yellow; disc florets usually more than 100, 5-merous, orange yellow; achenes black 1.5-2 mm long, margin cork-like,
sparsely ciliate; pappus absent or of 2 very short bristles.
Photographed from TDL Herbal Garden Yamuna Nagar on September and Hamdard University Herbal Garden. Delhi


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Asteraceae Fortnight : Radiate heads : Acmella ciliata (Kunth) Cassini : sk01: Attachments (2). 5 posts by 3 authors.
These photos were taken on 11/4/13. My earlier post.

Really nice photographs



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Asteraceae Fortnight Part I-Radiate heads: Acmella ciliata for validation from Panipat-NS 02 : Attachments (7). 4 posts by 3 authors.
This one was shot from agriculture field borders in Panipat, I hope this one is Acmella ciliata (Kunth) Cassini…. as this was earlier uploaded and got identified.. I hope to get validation/correction..

thanks … for well-illustrated upload.


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Please ID a herb from Panipat:
This herb was growing near a water channel in agricultural fields in Panipat, shot in November 2010. I believe this is Spilanthes, wish to know which species this is, please.


– Yes .. , most species now placed under Acmella This I think is Acmella ciliata
You may check this important paper.
eJournal


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Acmella ciliata from Panipat:
This one is Acmella ciliata (Kunth) Cassini in F. Cuvier, Dict. Sci. Nat. 24: 331. 1822; Spilanthes ciliata Kunth.
Was photogrpahed in August 2011 from a village border near Panipat.


Nice Shots Dear. I think these are from Jatal Bhador Forest area


Yes, you are right..


Nice pictures. We have this in Botany Department Garden, Delhi University.


 

Spilanthes oleracea L. is a common herb in Tarai area in moist localities. Species of Spilanthes (=Acmella) are known as Desi Akarkara, an important ingredient in Ayurvedic preparation.
Photographed at Pantnagar.

Not S. oleracea. It is Acmella ciliata


 


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please validate this to be Acmella uliginosa; the plant is growing by road-side – scrub vegetation on waste ground. In this case, the leaves – especially basal – are larger, broader compared to those in my earlier post … perhaps owing to difference in habitat.
at Yeoor Hills, Thane on 16 DEC 09

Seems very likely…thanks …


A better view of leaf base should help, also close up of head.


The cropped pictures attached; hopefully it helps.


I am inclined to take it as A. ciliata

1. Leaves are broader and appear ovate, not gradually narrowed at base.
2. Shape of heads is typical of A. ciliata
3. Close up of head though not very clear suggests pentamerous disc florets.

 

Attached images may be Acmella ciliata (Humboldt, Bonpland & Kunth) Cassini. Please validate the ID.
Date :.2013
Location: Kamrup district
Family : Asteraceae
Genus & species : Acmella ciliata (Humboldt, Bonpland & Kunth) Cassini
Habitat: Grows wild on road side, near drain etc
Habit : Herb
Inflorescence : Radiate head, peduncle long

Yes … A. ciliata mainly differs from A. uliginosa is broader head, pentamerous flowers and rounded to cordate leaf base.


Thanks … for the differences. To expand…….
The disc florets are 4-merous in A.uliginosa
5-merous in A.ciliata


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Asteraceae Week (Part I – Radiate heads) :: Acmella ?? Unid at Mizoram and Shillong:: PKA67: : Attachments (5). 3 posts by 3 authors.
I had seen this herb at Mizoram and also at Shillong.
Looks like some Acmella sp.


Acmella ciliata I hope.



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SYMBIOSIS : 616 : 1 post by 1 author. Attachments (1).
Attaching an image of a Pale Grass-blue butterfly on the flowers of Acmella ciliata.



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Herb for ID, Sylhet Bangladesh, NAW-APR17-03 : 4 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (2)
Kindly identify this herb photographed on the edge of a paddy field northeast of Sylhet Bangladesh in April 2017.

Pl. check comparative images at Acmella

I take it to be Acmella ciliata. Thank you …


I also think it close to images at Acmella ciliata (Kunth) Cass. as per comparative images at Acmella



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Acmella ciliata (Kunth) Cass. ??? : 3 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (10)
Location: Soureni, Mirik, India
Date: 18 May 2017
Altitude: 4500 ft.

I also think close to images at Acmella ciliata (Kunth) Cass.


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yellow aster, for identification. mm 6 16 11 2018 : 7 posts by 3 authors. Attachments (2)
yellow aster, for identification
Eravikulam WLS, Munnar, Kerala, in the Nilgiris
First week of October 2018

Acmella calva (DC.) R.K.Jansen ??

Thank you … I ll read up on this

Pl. also check

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ID Help : 7 posts by 4 authors.
I am not able to identify these tiny flowers taken at Aambyvalley Rd., Off Lonavala, Pune in Jan.19. Please help. Thanks in advance.

Acmella ciliata ??


Looks like it …, but would wait for further confirmation.

I also think so as per comparative images at Acmella


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SYMBIOSIS : 806 : 1 post by 1 author. Attachments (1)
Attaching an image of a Common Emigrant butterfly visiting flowers of Spilanthes sp.

I think Acmella ciliata (Kunth) Cass.



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SYMBIOSIS : 615 : 1 post by 1 author. Attachments (1).
Attaching an image of a Common Five Ring butterfly on the flowers of Spilanthes Sp.


I think Acmella ciliata (Kunth) Cass.



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SYMBIOSIS : 812 : 1 post by 1 author. Attachments (1)
Attaching an image of a Common Leopard butterfly visiting flowers of Spilanthes sp.
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SYMBIOSIS : 813 : 1 post by 1 author. Attachments (1)
Attaching an image of Common Pierrot and Striped Albatross visiting flowers of Spilanthes sp.

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SK374 12FEB-2017:ID : 6 posts by 3 authors. Attachments (2)
Location: Pashupati, Kathmandu, Nepal
Altitude:  4200 ft.
Date: 27 September 2014

Asteraceae.


Appears more closer to images at Acmella ciliata (Kunth) Cass. rather than those of Acmella paniculata (Wall. ex DC.) R.K.Jansen


Please compare with Acmella ciliata in eFI.


Acmella paniculata (Wall. ex DC.) R.K.Jansen
Nepali Names : लाटो घाँस Laato Ghaansमारती Maaratee

Appears more closer to images at Acmella ciliata (Kunth) Cass. rather than those of Acmella paniculata (Wall. ex DC.) R.K.Jansen


Yes it is A. paniculata…. a medicinal edible plant. It is popularly known as Small Marhatti (Sano marhatti) too in Nepali. The side view of flower could have made easier to identify.


Thank you …! I am still a learner and lot more learn yet.


Actually your interest and contribution in plants is an example for the people working and studying plants….
Learning is never ending process ….hope to see further contributions..


Thank you … for the compliments.
Yes, indeed learning process is a never ending process!

No, it is not Acmella paniculata (does not have ray florets) as per details and images herein.
I had earlier identified it as Acmella ciliata (Introduced) as per details and images herein.
However, I do not find its mention in the Checklist of Nepal.
2nd best choice will be Acmella uliginosa (syn: Spilanthes iabadicensis A. H. Moore as per Catalogue of Life).

Yes …! Need to check it, with details..


Yes It is not A paniculata as per its characters. Other options could be A. calva, A. ciliata


Did not find listing of A. ciliata in Nepal unless it is a new to Nepal.
Spilanthes


I think Acmella ciliata (Kunth) Cass. only.


Confirm by Prof. Chen: Acmella paniculata !


But leaf base appears to be cordate and not cuneate.



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SYMBIOSIS : 558 : 1 post by 1 author. Attachments (1).
Attaching an image of a Peacock Pansy on the flowers of Spilanthes sp.

I think it may be Acmella ciliata (Kunth) Cass.


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MSJune,2021/23 Acmella sp. for id: 1 image.
Location : Aizawl, Mizoram

Date : 22-09-2012
Habit : Herb
Habitat : Wild

Acmela uliginosa


I think it is more closer to Acmella ciliata (Kunth) Cass. than Acmella uliginosa (Sw.) Cass., as per images and details herein.


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141 ID wild plant: 9 images.

Please ID wild plant,
Location: near Reserve Forest, Chathamattom, Ernakulam District, (Kochi) Kerala PIN:686671
Altitude: 1400fsl
Flower date: 17.08.2021, 09.55am
Habitat: wild moisture
Plant habit: creeping, branches, slender weak fleshy stem 3mm diameter, little hairy, annual, if sap tastes a burning like aromatic taste
Height: 20cm
Leaves: opposite, heart shaped, purple lined base, size:8×6cm or less
Flower: lasts for one week, diameter:12mm, yellow, fragrant
Fruit:
Seed:
Camera: mobile Samsung Galaxy A21s

Please check Synedrella nodiflora (L.) Gaertn. and Sclerocarpus africanus Jacq. ex Jacq. !


Please check for Acmella species also.


There are 3 to 4 species reported.


It is more close to Acmella ciliata dear …, sharing one more image,
1 image.


It is Synedrella nodiflora only,


I think Acmella ciliata (Kunth) Cass. as per images and details herein.


Yes, it is, …, thank you for ID my plant,


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MS,Nov.,2021/79 Acmella sp. for id: 3 images.
Location : Ailawng
Date : 24-10-2018
Habit : Herb
Habitat : Wild


Acmella paniculata (Wall. ex DC.) R.K.Jansen  ??


I think Acmella ciliata (Kunth) Cass. rather than Acmella paniculata (Wall. ex DC.) R.K.Jansen (No ray florets)


Yes …, A. paniculata has discoid heads.


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MS,Dec.,2021/01 Acmella sp. for id.:
Location : Aizawl, Mizoram

Altitude : ca. 950 m.
Date : 22-09-2012.
Habit : Herb
Habitat : Wild

A ciliata I hope


I also agree.


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MS,Nov.,2021/80 Acmella sp. for id: 3 images.
Location : Marpara
Date : 19-12-2020
Habit : Herb
Habitat : Wild


Acmella uliginosa (Sw.) Cass. ??


Yes looks good ID


I think Acmella ciliata (Kunth) Cass. rather than Acmella uliginosa (Sw.) Cass., as per images and details herein.


Yes …, especially the leaf shape and base, a better view of disc florets: tetramerous or pentamerous would be conclusive.


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Wild Plant for ID : Nasik : 12DEC21 : AK – 13:
Wild plant seen in a grassland.
Looks like Acmella Species.


Acmelia paniculata ???  Not sure.


I think it is close to the images at Acmella ciliata (Kunth) Cass. as per comparative images at Acmella


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MS, Jan.,2023/03 Acmella sp. for id.: 1 image.
Location : Tamdil, Mizoram

Altitude : ca.730 m.
Date : 29-12-2022
Habit : Herb
Habitat : Wild

Spilanthes acmella var. paniculata   or  Acmella paniculata    ???


I think more closer to images at
https://efloraofindia.com/2011/05/15/acmella-ciliata/


Looking at ray florets it looks like A. uliginosa


But leaf bases point towards
https://efloraofindia.com/2011/05/15/acmella-ciliata/


Please post close up of the flowers and leaves to  address the points raised by …, so that the correct ID may be pinned down.


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Need Yellow Aster ID . Acmella?: 2 images.
Bhopal

Sept 2024


Please check Acmella paniculata (Wall. ex DC.) R. K. Jansen


No. It is

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