Description
Spermacoce bisepala (also called Two-Sided 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Spermacoce bisepala has small, white flowers. Seed: The seeds of Spermacoce bisepala are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Spermacoce bisepala have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.
Cultivation and Propagation
Spermacoce bisepala can be propagated by division of the clumps or by seed. The clumps should be divided in spring or autumn. The seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be potted up when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be grown in a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. They should be watered regularly and fertilized in spring and summer.
Where to Find Spermacoce bisepala
Spermacoce bisepala can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.