Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
exilis
ID:
313073

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.O.Williams) C.D.Adams

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. , n.s., 33: 316 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312405

Common Names

  • Exilis Spermacoce
  • Exilis's Spermacoce
  • Exilis Spermacoce

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Synonyms

  • Spermacoce decandollei Deb & Ratna Dutta [illegitimate]
  • Spermacoce mauritiana Gideon [valid]
  • Spermacoce repens (DC.) Fosberg & D.A.Powell [illegitimate]
  • Borreria exilis L.O.Williams [valid]
  • Borreria gracilis L.O.Williams [illegitimate]
  • Borreria repens DC. [valid]

Description

Spermacoce exilis (also called False Buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with small white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Spermacoce exilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Spermacoce exilis are small and white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spermacoce exilis 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 exilis

Spermacoce exilis is native to the Caribbean, South America, and Central America.

Spermacoce exilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spermacoce exilis?

Spermacoce exilis

What are the common names for Spermacoce exilis?

Slender False Buttonweed, Slender False Pimpernel

What are the characteristics of Spermacoce exilis?

It is an annual herb with small white flowers and slender, linear leaves.

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-193544: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.
Charles Dennis Adams (1920-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.Adams' in the authors string.