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spotflower
Scientific Name: Acmella
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
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Creeping Spot Flower
This entry focuses on Spilanthes americana, also known as Creeping Spot Flower and Oppositeleaf Spotflower.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Spilanthes americana
- Family: Asteraceae (Composite Sunflower Family)
- Synonyms: Acmella oppositifolia var. repens, Acmella oppositifolia (Lam.) R.K. Jansen var. repens (Walter) R.K. Jansen, Acmella repens.
Distribution and Habitat
- Acmella paniculata (closely related) is reported from south and southeast Asia, and southern China, Colombia, Brazil, Ecuador, Papua New Guinea, and Peru.
- Acmella repens has been observed in south-central Arkansas (USDA Zone 7b).
- Five Spot flower (Nemophila maculata) is native to the United States and can be found growing naturally.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Creeping Spot Flower spreads freely in suitable habitats, forming a ground cover.
- Acmella repens is a rhizomatous, creeping perennial.
- The Five Spot flower plant is a low-growing annual, suitable as a carpet or bedding plant.
Ecological Role
- Creeping Spot Flower serves as a nectar source for bees and butterflies.
Quirky Facts
- The text mentions a "Bum-spot Flower Chafer (Popillia bipunctata)," showcasing an insect interaction with a similarly named flower.
- The text also references various Orla Kiely designs featuring "Spot Flower" patterns in home goods, clothing, and accessories.