Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
articularis
ID:
312913

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 119 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312245

Common Names

  • Articularis False Buttonweed
  • False Buttonweed
  • Articularis Spermacoce

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Synonyms

  • Spermacoce flexuosa Lour. [valid]
  • Spermacoce longicaulis R.Br. ex G.Don [valid]
  • Spermacoce ramosissima R.Br. ex Wall. [invalid]
  • Spermacoce scabra Willd. [valid]
  • Borreria articularis F.N.Williams [valid]

Description

Spermacoce articularis (also called Articulated 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 disturbed areas, roadsides, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Spermacoce articularis 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 articularis is white or yellowish-white, with five petals. Seeds are small and round, and seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spermacoce articularis 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 articularis

Spermacoce articularis is native to Africa and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Spermacoce articularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spermacoce articularis?

Spermacoce articularis

What is the common name of Spermacoce articularis?

Jointed false buttonweed

What is the natural habitat of Spermacoce articularis?

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