Spermacoce aquatica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aquatica
ID:
312905
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vell.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Fl. Flumin. : 50 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312237
Common Names
- Aquatic False Buttonweed
- False Buttonweed
- Aquatic Spermacoce
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Spermacoce aquatica (also called Water False Buttonweed, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and the West Indies, and is found in a variety of habitats, including wetlands, marshes, and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Spermacoce aquatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Spermacoce aquatica is white or yellowish-white, with five petals. Seeds are small and round, and seedlings are thin and fragile.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Spermacoce aquatica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist but not wet. They should be grown in a sunny location and should be fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Spermacoce aquatica
Spermacoce aquatica is native to Africa and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Spermacoce aquatica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spermacoce aquatica?
Spermacoce aquatica
What is the common name of Spermacoce aquatica?
Water false buttonweed
What is the natural habitat of Spermacoce aquatica?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world
Species in the Spermacoce genus
Spermacoce adscendens, Spermacoce alata, Spermacoce angustifolia, Spermacoce annua, Spermacoce aprica, Spermacoce aquatica, Spermacoce aretioides, Spermacoce argentea, Spermacoce aristeguietiana, Spermacoce articularis, Spermacoce arvensis, Spermacoce auriculata, Spermacoce azurea, Spermacoce bahamensis, Spermacoce baileyana, Spermacoce bambusicola, Spermacoce bangweolensis, Spermacoce bequaertii, Spermacoce berteroana, Spermacoce bisepala, Spermacoce bolivarensis, Spermacoce brachyantha, Spermacoce brachysepala, Spermacoce brachystema, Spermacoce brachystemonoides, Spermacoce bradei, Spermacoce brassii, Spermacoce breviflora, Spermacoce brittonii, Spermacoce brownii, Spermacoce buchneri, Spermacoce buckleyi, Spermacoce burmanni, Spermacoce capillaris, Spermacoce capitata, Spermacoce cassuangensis, Spermacoce cataractarum, Spermacoce chaetocephala, Spermacoce chartensis, Spermacoce clinopodioides, Spermacoce confertifolia, Spermacoce confusa, Spermacoce congensis, Spermacoce cristulata, Spermacoce cupularis, Spermacoce dasycephala, Spermacoce debilis, Spermacoce decipiens, Spermacoce decurrens, Spermacoce delicatula,
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-193387: Based on the initial data import
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.