Botanical nomenclature: Acmella oleracea
Common Name: Jambu, Electric Daisy, Paracress,Toothache Plant
Family: Asteraceae
Origin: Caribbean and Central America

It is an herb typical of the northern region of Brazil, originating in South America. It is also common in Madagascar and all of Southwest Asia, particularly in the Mascarenhas Islands.

Plant grown in the north of Brazil, where it is used as an Amazonian culinary condiment, mainly for preparing the famous “Tucupi sauce”. Leaves and inflorescences are used in home medicine for several purposes

Annual. With a bright bulls eye on the tip of each flower, these funky little flowers look great in a border, especially when planted en masse. As potent as they are beautiful, these flowers pack a punch.

8-12 hours of Sun
Sprouts in 7-14 Days
Ideal Temperature: 70 Degrees F
Seed Depth: Surface Sow
Plant Spacing: 10"
Frost Hardy: No
Spilanthes acmella
Growing Tips: Start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost. Light speeds germination. Final place in garden needs full sun.