Below is a list of all known varieties for Spilanthes. Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Electric Daisy | A common nickname for Spilanthes, referring to the intense, buzzing, numbing sensation it produces. Used to market it in unique cocktail and culinary applications. |
| Jambu (Brazilian Spilanthes) | The common Brazilian name for the plant. Its leaves and flowers are a staple in Pará state cuisine, where it is used to impart a unique tingling sensation to dishes like *tacacá* and *pato no tucupi*. |
| Paracress | A common culinary name, especially in Asia, for Spilanthes (Acmella oleracea). Its use emphasizes the clean, peppery, herbaceous flavor of the leaves rather than just the numbing effect of the buds. |
| Spilanthes (Dried Powder) | The dried and ground leaves and buds. This powder provides a concentrated herbal and numbing flavor, often used in rubs, spice blends, and seasoning salts. |
| Spilanthes (Flower Bud Extract) | A concentrated, liquid extract made from the flower buds. Used in commercial food and beverage applications, often as a natural tingling flavor additive or in cosmetic products. |
| Spilanthes (Gold Button) | The common, small, bright yellow flower bud, known for delivering the strongest, most intense tingling and saliva-producing effect. It is used as a garnish or in small amounts in cocktails and salads. |
| Spilanthes (Peek-a-Boo) | A cultivar of *Acmella oleracea* known for having larger, more colorful red and yellow flower heads. It is prized for its ornamental look and strong numbing effect, used primarily as a decorative edible. |
| Spilanthes (Red Bullseye) | A variety with a prominent red center or "bullseye" on the yellow flower bud. It is primarily used for its striking visual appeal as a garnish, while retaining the strong numbing quality. |
| Spilanthes (Toothache Plant) | The flower bud of the Spilanthes plant. Chewing it causes an intense, tingling, and numbing sensation, followed by a slight citrusy, herbal flavor. Used as a unique flavor garnish. |
| Toothache Plant (Leaves) | The leaves of the Spilanthes plant. They have a mild version of the numbing, tingling sensation and a slightly herbaceous flavor. They are used in sauces and salads, particularly in Brazilian cuisine. |