Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
erectiloba
ID:
807177

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harwood

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 18: 336 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806511

Common Names

  • Spermacoce Erectiloba
  • Upright False Buttonweed
  • Erect False Buttonweed

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Description

Spermacoce erectiloba (also called Erect 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 erectiloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to treat fever, stomachache, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spermacoce erectiloba is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spermacoce erectiloba is a small, perennial herb that grows up to 40 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 erectiloba

Spermacoce erectiloba is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Spermacoce erectiloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spermacoce erectiloba?

Spermacoce erectiloba

What is the common name of Spermacoce erectiloba?

Erect-lobed Spermacoce

What is the natural habitat of Spermacoce erectiloba?

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,

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