Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
hepperiana
ID:
313127

Status:
valid

Authors:
Verdc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 30: 305 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312459

Common Names

  • Hepper's False Buttonweed
  • False Buttonweed
  • Small-flowered False Buttonweed

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Synonyms

  • Spermacoce compressa Afzel. ex Hiern [illegitimate]
  • Borreria compressa (Afzel.) Hutch. & Dalziel [valid]
  • Borreria velorensis Berhaut [invalid]

Description

Spermacoce hepperiana (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 hepperiana is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and white flowers. It is also used as a ground cover and in borders and containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spermacoce hepperiana 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 hepperiana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. Pruning of the plant is recommended to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Spermacoce hepperiana

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

Spermacoce hepperiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spermacoce hepperiana?

Spermacoce hepperiana

What is the common name of Spermacoce hepperiana?

Hepper's False Buttonweed

What is the natural habitat of Spermacoce hepperiana?

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