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Acmella paniculata (Wall. ex DC.) R.K.Jansen
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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Spilanthes paniculata |
| Family name: |
ASTERACEAE
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| English name: |
Toothache Plant
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| Sinhala name: |
Akmella (අක්මැල්ල)
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| Tamil name: |
Available soon
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| Sanskrit name: |
Available soon
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| Conservation status: |
LC - Least Concerned - NRL - 2020
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| Description: |
Annual herb. Stems subglabrous or very sparsely pubescent, eventually attaining about 40 cm tall. Leaves ovate, lamina 2- 9 X 1-7 cm acute or obtuse at the tip, margin undulate serrate, sparsely pubescent on the lower surface. Ray flowers absent, disc flowers 2 mm long, yellow, 4-5 lobed. Achenes narrowly obovate, c. 2 mm long, 1mm broad, black, very sparsely puberulous near the apex,. Pappus bristles 1- 1.25 mm long.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Native
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| Edible parts: |
Available soon
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| Treatment for: |
Toothache
Oedema
Tonsillitis
Skin diseases
Wounds
Diarrhoea
Snake bites
Rheumatism
Headache
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Flowers
Roots
Whole plant
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Antimicrobial
Diuretic
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