About Spilanthes radicans
Spilanthes radicans (Spilanthes radicans) is a herb belonging to the Asteraceae family (Daisy/Sunflower family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple leaves, capitulum (head) flower clusters, achene with pappus fruit. It is typically found in wet places, degraded moist deciduous forests, also in plains. It is native to Tropical America. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-March.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Spilanthes radicans
- Genus
- Spilanthes
- Family
- ASTERACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Wet places, degraded moist deciduous forests, also in plains
- Native to
- Tropical America
- Flowering & fruiting
- October-March
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Asteraceae
Daisy/Sunflower family
Spilanthes radicans belongs to the Asteraceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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