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
Order
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Acmella
Species
Acmella oleracea (Spilanthes)
Crop categories
Leaf vegetables
Medicinal plants
Minor crops
Subtropical crops
Tropical crops
Vegetables