Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
spermacocinus
ID:
981696

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 48(2): 151 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981034

Common Names

  • Hedythyrsus spermacocinus
  • Spermacoce
  • False Buttonweed

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Description

Hedythyrsus spermacocinus (also called Spermacoce False Pimpernel, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States and grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Hedythyrsus spermacocinus has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and pain. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedythyrsus spermacocinus has white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedythyrsus spermacocinus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Hedythyrsus spermacocinus

Hedythyrsus spermacocinus can be found in India.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-97877: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.