Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
caudata
ID:
807170

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harwood

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 18: 331 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806504

Common Names

  • Spermacoce caudata
  • Tailed False Buttonweed
  • Caudate False Buttonweed

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Description

Spermacoce caudata (also called 'Tailed Spermacoce', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It is found growing in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Spermacoce caudata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, skin diseases, and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spermacoce caudata is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spermacoce caudata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Divisions should be taken in spring or early summer and potted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Spermacoce caudata

Spermacoce caudata is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Spermacoce caudata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spermacoce caudata?

Spermacoce caudata

What is the common name of Spermacoce caudata?

Tailed Spermacoce

What is the natural habitat of Spermacoce caudata?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil.

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,

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