Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
hillii
ID:
313135

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chippend.) Govaerts

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
World Checkl. Seed Pl. 2: 16 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312467

Common Names

  • Hill's False Buttonweed
  • Hill False Buttonweed
  • Hill's Buttonweed

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Synonyms

  • Spermacoce scabra Ewart [illegitimate]
  • Borreria hillii Chippend. [valid]

Description

Spermacoce hillii (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 hillii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spermacoce hillii 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 hillii 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 hillii

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

Spermacoce hillii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spermacoce hillii?

Spermacoce hillii

What is the common name of Spermacoce hillii?

Hill's False Buttonweed

What is the natural habitat of Spermacoce hillii?

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-193600: Based on the initial data import
Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
George McCartney Chippendale (1921-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chippend.' in the authors string.