Review Article

The Genus Spilanthes Ethnopharmacology, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacological Properties: A Review

Table 5

Insecticidal activities of extracts of Spilanthes.

ClassificationSpeciesTested materialResults of the testReferences

ArthropodaSitophilus Oryzae Dichloromethane (1 and 5%) and methanol (1 and 5%) extract of S.  stolonifera DC. aerial partToxic[89]
ArthropodaLarvae of Culex  quinquefasciatus S. acmella LC50 value
61.43 ppm
[87]
GlyprhelrninsPhysa occidentalis S. oleracea 50 (LC100) ppm[137]
ArthropodaPeriplaneta americana  adultS. acmella  Murr.Acute toxic[88]
CypriniformesDanio rerio embryosSpilanthes acmella (Linn.) Murr. 20% aquous extractNo lethel effect[138]