Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
brownii
ID:
312960

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 4: 208 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312292

Common Names

  • Spermacoce Brownii
  • Brown's Spermacoce
  • Brown's False Buttonweed

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Synonyms

  • Spermacoce tonalensis (Brandegee) Govaerts [valid]
  • Spermacoce vegeta (Standl. & Steyerm.) C.D.Adams [valid]
  • Borreria brownii (Rusby) Standl. [valid]
  • Borreria laevis edentata Steyerm. [valid]
  • Borreria staurochlamys R.E.Fr. [valid]
  • Borreria tonalensis Brandegee [valid]
  • Borreria vegeta Standl. & Steyerm. [valid]

Description

Spermacoce brownii (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 brownii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover and to control soil erosion. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spermacoce brownii is white and tubular, with four petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spermacoce brownii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Spermacoce brownii

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

Spermacoce brownii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spermacoce brownii?

Spermacoce brownii

What is the family of Spermacoce brownii?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Spermacoce brownii?

Brown's false buttonweed

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