Spilanthes, Brede Mafane
Spilanthes acmella
Family: Asteraceae
Native to the East African coast of the Indian Ocean. Principal
ingredient of the national dish of Madagascar, Le Romazava. Also used by
native peoples for treating a host of medical conditions including malaria
and thrush. Makes multitudes of bright yellow flowers. For more information,
see my publication “Growing Tropical Plants...” General cultivation:
Easy. Tropical perennial grown as an annual in the temperate north.
Sow in spring in pots in a sunny window, directly in the garden, or in
the greenhouse. Av. germ. time 10 days. Plant prefers plenty of sun,
good, rich soil and plenty of water. Plant 2 feet apart. Grows
12 inches tall.
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