Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
capitata
ID:
312971

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Fl. Peruv. 1: 61 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312303

Common Names

  • Spermacoce Capitata
  • Headed Spermacoce
  • Headed False Buttonweed

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Synonyms

  • Spermacoce aculeata Willd. [valid]
  • Spermacoce aturensis Kunth [valid]
  • Spermacoce cornifolia Fisch. ex Nees [valid]
  • Spermacoce distans Kunth [illegitimate]
  • Spermacoce elongata Pohl ex DC. [invalid]
  • Spermacoce fasciculata Pohl ex DC. [invalid]
  • Spermacoce ferruginea A.St.-Hil. [valid]
  • Spermacoce globosa Pohl ex DC. [invalid]
  • Spermacoce lavandulifolia Pohl [unknown]
  • Spermacoce lutescens Pohl ex DC. [invalid]
  • Spermacoce procera Hemsl. [valid]
  • Spermacoce rubrostipulata Pohl ex DC. [invalid]
  • Spermacoce strictissima Pohl ex DC. [invalid]
  • Spermacoce terminalis Vell. [valid]
  • Spermacoce tomentosa Vell. [valid]
  • Borreria capitata restingicola E.L.Cabral & Bacigalupo [valid]
  • Bigelovia cornifolia Heynh. [valid]
  • Bigelovia distans Hook. & Arn. [illegitimate]
  • Borreria aturensis (Kunth) DC. [valid]
  • Borreria capitata DC. [valid]
  • Borreria capitata ferruginea (A.St.-Hil.) Steyerm. [valid]
  • Borreria capitata glabra Steyerm. [valid]
  • Borreria coriacea Scheele [valid]
  • Borreria cornifolia DC. [valid]
  • Borreria distans (Kunth) DC. [illegitimate]
  • Borreria elongata DC. [valid]
  • Borreria ferruginea DC. [valid]
  • Borreria gracilis Scheele [illegitimate]
  • Borreria kappleriana Miq. [valid]
  • Borreria lutescens DC. [valid]
  • Borreria psyllioides DC. [valid]
  • Borreria rubrostipulata DC. [valid]
  • Borreria saturejifolia Cham. & Schltdl. [valid]
  • Borreria sphaerica DC. [valid]
  • Borreria strictissima DC. [valid]
  • Borreria tenella suffruticosa Zahlbr. [valid]
  • Borreria tenella lavandulifolia DC. [valid]
  • Borreria tenella caesia Chodat & Hassl. [valid]
  • Borreria tenella coriacea Chodat & Hassl. [valid]
  • Borreria tenella macrocephala Glaz. [invalid]
  • Borreria tenella pubescens Chodat & Hassl. [valid]
  • Borreria tenella tenera K.Schum. [valid]
  • Jurgensia psylloides Raf. [valid]
  • Spermacoce capitata ferruginea (Cham. & Schltdl.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Borreria capitata capitata [unknown]
  • Spermacoce capitata normalis Kuntze [invalid]

Description

Spermacoce capitata (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 capitata 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 capitata 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 capitata is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. The plant prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt in the soil.

Where to Find Spermacoce capitata

Spermacoce capitata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Spermacoce capitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spermacoce capitata?

Spermacoce capitata

What is the common name of Spermacoce capitata?

Capitate false buttonweed

What is the family of Spermacoce capitata?

Rubiaceae

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-193449: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.