Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
dispersa
ID:
313046

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 3(2): 123 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312378

Common Names

  • Dispersa False Buttonweed
  • Dispersa Buttonweed
  • Dispersa False Nettle

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Synonyms

  • Spermacoce basalis (Andersson) Kuntze [valid]
  • Spermacoce baurii B.L.Rob. & Greenm. [valid]
  • Spermacoce ovalis (Andersson) Kuntze [valid]
  • Spermacoce pacifica B.L.Rob. & Greenm. [valid]
  • Borreria basalis Andersson [valid]
  • Borreria baurii B.L.Rob. & Greenm. [valid]
  • Borreria dispersa Hook.f. [valid]
  • Borreria ovalis Andersson [valid]
  • Borreria ovalis abingdonensis B.L.Rob. [valid]
  • Borreria pacifica B.L.Rob. & Greenm. [valid]
  • Spermacoce dispersa (Hook.f.) Fosberg [unknown]

Description

Spermacoce dispersa (also called False Buttonweed, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb with white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in open, disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Spermacoce dispersa is a popular ornamental plant that is known for its bright colors and attractive foliage. It is also used as a ground cover and is known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spermacoce dispersa is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spermacoce dispersa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Spermacoce dispersa

Spermacoce dispersa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula.

Spermacoce dispersa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spermacoce dispersa?

Spermacoce dispersa

What is the common name of Spermacoce dispersa?

Scattered False Buttonweed

What is the family of Spermacoce dispersa?

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-193517: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.