Spilanthes

Spilanthes originates from Brazil.

Leaves are used in salds or are cooked. Decoction or infusions of the leaves and flowers can be used as medicine, for example to treat toothache and throat problems.

Names

Scientific
   Acmella oleracea
Synonym
   Spilanthes acmella
   Spilanthes oleracea
English
   Paracress
   Spilanthes
   Toothache plant
Dutch
   Abc-kruid
   Champagneblad
   Parakers
Spanish
   Hierba de los dientes
   Paracress
French
   Brèdes mafane
   Cresson de Para
German
   Jambú
   Parákresse

Taxonomy

Genus
   Acmella
Family
   Asteraceae
Order
   Asterales

Crop categories

Vegetables
Leaf vegetables
Medicinal plants
Food crops
Tropical crops
Subtropical crops

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