Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
gracillima
ID:
313114

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Delprete

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Revista Biol. Neotrop. 3: 72 (2006 publ. 2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312446

Common Names

  • Gracillima Spermacoce
  • Gracillima's Spermacoce
  • Gracillima Spermacoce

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Synonyms

  • Spermacoce tenuissima Pohl ex K.Schum. [invalid]
  • Borreria gracillima DC. [valid]

Description

Spermacoce gracillima (also called False Buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of about 0.5 m. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in moist habitats such as wetlands, marshes, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Spermacoce gracillima 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

Spermacoce gracillima has small white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spermacoce gracillima is a low-growing, spreading perennial herb that typically grows to 10-20 cm tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in moist, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist soil.

Where to Find Spermacoce gracillima

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

Spermacoce gracillima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spermacoce gracillima?

Spermacoce gracillima

What is the common name of Spermacoce gracillima?

Slender False Buttonweed

What is the natural habitat of Spermacoce gracillima?

It is found in moist, sandy soils in tropical and subtropical regions.

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-193582: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Piero G. Delprete (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Delprete' in the authors string.