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Acmella caulirhiza (Acmella caulirhiza)

Acmella caulirhiza is a creeping perennial herb with small yellow flower heads, often used as a groundcover or in rock gardens.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but prefers loamy or sandy loam.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Can tolerate some shade, but flowering may be reduced.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging.

Water more frequently in hot weather and during active growth.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but prefers loamy or sandy loam.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Ideal range is 18-25°C. Can tolerate brief cooler periods.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Apply every 4-6 weeks for optimal growth and flowering.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb, Creeper

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot, Groundcover

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.1-0.3 m

Spread

0.5-1 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None in frost-free climates, may die back in cooler regions

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Opposite, ovate to lanceolate

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Eclipta filicaulis Schumach. & Thonn.
Spilanthes abyssinica Sch.Bip. ex Hochst.
Spilanthes africana DC.
Spilanthes caulirhiza (Delile) DC.
Spilanthes filicaulis (Schumach. & Thonn.) C.D.Adams
Spilanthes mauritiana DC.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyAsteraceae
  • genusAcmella
  • speciesAcmella caulirhiza
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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