Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
brachystema
ID:
312949

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br. ex Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 439 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312281

Common Names

  • Spermacoce Brittonii
  • Britton's Spermacoce
  • Britton's False Buttonweed

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Synonyms

  • Spermacoce brachystema majoriflora Domin [valid]
  • Spermacoce brachystema micrantha Domin [valid]
  • Spermacoce brachystema pycnocephala Domin [valid]
  • Spermacoce stricta F.Muell. [illegitimate]
  • Borreria brachystema Valeton [valid]
  • Spermacoce brachystema chillagoensis Domin [valid]
  • Spermacoce brachystema tryonii Domin [valid]

Description

Spermacoce brachystema (also called False Buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides, pastures, and waste places.

Uses & Benefits

Spermacoce brachystema is a popular ornamental plant that is known for its vibrant colors and attractive foliage. It is also used as a ground cover and is known to attract bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Spermacoce brachystema has small, white flowers. Seed: The seeds of Spermacoce brachystema are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Spermacoce brachystema have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spermacoce brachystema 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 brachystema

Spermacoce brachystema can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Spermacoce brachystema FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spermacoce brachystema?

Spermacoce brachystema

What are the common names for Spermacoce brachystema?

Small-flowered False Buttonweed, Small-flowered False Pimpernel

What are the characteristics of Spermacoce brachystema?

It is an annual herb with small white flowers and small, oval leaves.

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-193427: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.