Spilanthes radicans
- Habit
- Herb
- Native to
- Tropical America
- Flowering
- 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)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
- Margin
- Variable
Typical of the Asteraceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Asteraceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
About 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.
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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