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