Acmella oleracea

Also Known As

Spilanthes acmella
Spilanthes oleracea
Eyeball Plant
Toothache Plant

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8"-14"
W: 12"-15"

planting zones

8a-12

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Acmella oleracea plant details

Acmella oleracea is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with bronze and green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acmella oleracea

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 8 IN - 14 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acmella oleracea

USDA Zones: 8a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Here's a novel plant to try in your garden. Toothache Plant is a medicinal herb that's been used for generations to manage the pain of toothaches. Both the leaves and the attractive golden flowers can be used as a natural anesthetic. Simply chew the leaves or flowers for a few seconds then you'll experience a tingling and numbing sensation in your mouth. An infusion or tincture made from the Toothache Plant is said to promote gum and throat health due to its strong antibacterial properties. Also called Spilanthes oleracea.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

a.k.a. Spilanthes acmella. Eyeball or Toothache plant, a sprawling annual with copper tinted foliage and unique golden "eyeball shaped" flowers (it's really just a composite without the petals). It is also known to numb the gums if the foliage is chewed, thus it's other common name. 8" x 15".