Spermacoce dolichosperma - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dolichosperma
ID:
807175
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harwood
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 18: 335 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806509
Common Names
- Spermacoce Dolichosperma
- Longseeded False Buttonweed
- Longfruit False Buttonweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Spermacoce dolichosperma (also called False Buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It has a white flower with 4 petals and is native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is commonly found in open, disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Spermacoce dolichosperma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Spermacoce dolichosperma is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Spermacoce dolichosperma is a small, perennial herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Spermacoce dolichosperma
Spermacoce dolichosperma is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Spermacoce dolichosperma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spermacoce dolichosperma?
Spermacoce dolichosperma
What is the common name of Spermacoce dolichosperma?
Long-seeded Spermacoce
What is the natural habitat of Spermacoce dolichosperma?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-344775: Based on the initial data import
Robert Kevyn Harwood (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harwood' in the authors string.