Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
dasycephala
ID:
313020

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cham. & Schltdl.) Delprete

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ilustr. Catarin. , Rubiaceas 2: 719 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312352

Common Names

  • Dasycephala False Buttonweed
  • Dasycephala Buttonweed
  • Dasycephala False Nettle

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Synonyms

  • Spermacoce repens Willd. ex Cham. & Schltdl. [valid]
  • Borreria advena Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [valid]
  • Borreria dasycephala (Cham. & Schltdl.) Bacigalupo & E.L.Cabral [valid]
  • Diodia dasycephala Cham. & Schltdl. [valid]

Description

Spermacoce dasycephala (also called Hairy False 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 dasycephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spermacoce dasycephala is white, and the seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a greyish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spermacoce dasycephala is a small, perennial herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It has a short stem and a spreading habit. The leaves are opposite, lanceolate to ovate, and up to 5 cm long. The flowers are small, white, and borne in clusters at the ends of the stems. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil, and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Spermacoce dasycephala

Spermacoce dasycephala can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula.

Spermacoce dasycephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spermacoce dasycephala?

Spermacoce dasycephala

What is the family of Spermacoce dasycephala?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Spermacoce dasycephala?

Hairy-headed 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-193494: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
Piero G. Delprete (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Delprete' in the authors string.