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
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.
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,