Acmella — 7 species
Botanical species in the genus Acmella recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Acmella ciliata
Acmella ciliata
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Acmella ciliata is native to northern South America, but can spread as a weed. It has become naturalized in various regions including the Celebes, India, Sumatra and Thailand. Plants can flower all year round
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Acmella oleracea
Acmella oleracea
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Prefers a sunny position. Plants have escaped from cultivation in New Caledonia, where the species is classified as 'Invasive'. There is a wild form with much stronger flavoured leaves that is occasionally used in salads but is more commonly used medicinally, especially to treat toothache.
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Acmella uliginosa
Acmella uliginosa
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Acmella uliginosa is not very frost tolerant, growing best when the temperature does not fall below 12°c nor rise above 28°c. It can tolerate a mean annual rainfall ranging from 350 - 2,500mm. Grows best in a sunny position, succeeding in most soils and tolerant of seasonal inundation.
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