Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
chaetocephala
ID:
312984

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 554 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312316

Common Names

  • Spermacoce Chaetocephala
  • Chaetocephalous Spermacoce
  • Chaetocephalous False Buttonweed

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Synonyms

  • Spermacoce abyssinica Kuntze [valid]
  • Spermacoce compacta Hochst. [unknown]
  • Spermacoce hebecarpa Oliv. [illegitimate]
  • Spermacoce hebecarpa major Hiern [valid]
  • Spermacoce kotschyana Oliv. [valid]
  • Borreria chaetocephala (DC.) Hepper [valid]
  • Borreria chaetocephala minor Hepper [valid]
  • Borreria compacta K.Schum. [valid]
  • Borreria hebecarpa Hochst. ex A.Rich. [valid]
  • Borreria kotschyana K.Schum. [valid]
  • Borreria neglecta A.Rich. [valid]
  • Spermacoce chaetocephala minor Hepper [valid]

Description

Spermacoce chaetocephala (also called Buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Australia. It is found in disturbed habitats, such as roadsides, fields, and waste places.

Uses & Benefits

Spermacoce chaetocephala 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 chaetocephala 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 chaetocephala 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 chaetocephala

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

Spermacoce chaetocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spermacoce chaetocephala?

Spermacoce chaetocephala

What is the common name of Spermacoce chaetocephala?

Chaetocephalous false buttonweed

What is the family of Spermacoce chaetocephala?

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,