Acmella brachyglossa
(Humb. Bonpl. & Kunth) Cass.
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Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.
Edible Uses
The leaves are used as a spice.
Traditional Uses
It is used as a spice.
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Medicinal Uses
The flower is used to treat toothache. A mouthwash made from the boiled plant is used to prevent cavities in the teeth. The plant (part not specified) is used as a treatment for diarrhea. The plant (part not specified) is used as a treatment for scurvy, toothache, throat and gum infections.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, North America, Paraguay, South America, Taiwan,
Also Known As
Jambu, Shia-pa
References (2)
- Daly, D. C., An Index of Common Names of Plants in Acre, Brazil. New York Botanical Garden Universidade Federal do Acre.
- Kermath, B. M., et al, 2014, Food Plants in the Americas: A survey of the domesticated, cultivated and wild plants used for Human food in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. On line draft. p 17
