Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
burchellii
ID:
839656

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.L.Cabral & Bacigalupo) Delprete

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 1: 1025 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000838991

Common Names

  • Burchell's False Buttonweed
  • False Buttonweed
  • Buttonweed

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Description

Spermacoce burchellii (also called Burchell's False Buttonweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats, such as wet meadows, marshes, and stream banks. It has a tufted habit, and its leaves are long and narrow, with a sharp tip.

Uses & Benefits

Spermacoce burchellii is a species of flowering plant. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spermacoce burchellii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spermacoce burchellii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained, nutrient-rich soil and plenty of light. The plant should be fertilized regularly with a liquid fertilizer and the water should be kept at a temperature of around 22-25°C. It is also important to provide plenty of oxygen to the plant, as it is an oxygenator. Propagation can be done by dividing the plant or by collecting the seeds and planting them in a substrate.

Where to Find Spermacoce burchellii

Spermacoce burchellii can be found in tropical rainforests in Central America and Mexico.

Spermacoce burchellii FAQ

What type of soil is best for Spermacoce burchellii?

Spermacoce burchellii prefers a well-draining soil with a pH of 6.5 to 7.0.

How much light does Spermacoce burchellii need?

Spermacoce burchellii needs bright, indirect light.

How often should Spermacoce burchellii be watered?

Spermacoce burchellii should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

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-376320: Based on the initial data import
Nélida María Bacigalupo (1924-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bacigalupo' in the authors string.
Piero G. Delprete (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Delprete' in the authors string.
Elsa Leonor Cabral (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.L.Cabral' in the authors string.