Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
gibba
ID:
807182

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harwood

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 18: 339 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806516

Common Names

  • Spermacoce Gibba
  • Humped False Buttonweed
  • Gibbous False Buttonweed

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Description

Spermacoce gibba (also called Humped 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 gibba 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

Spermacoce gibba has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spermacoce gibba is a small, perennial herb that grows up to 80 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 gibba

Spermacoce gibba is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Spermacoce gibba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spermacoce gibba?

Spermacoce gibba

What is the common name of Spermacoce gibba?

Humped Spermacoce

What is the natural habitat of Spermacoce gibba?

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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