Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
hispida
ID:
313140

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 102 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312472

Common Names

  • Hispid False Buttonweed
  • Hispid Buttonweed
  • Rough False Buttonweed

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Synonyms

  • Spermacoce avana R.Br. ex G.Don [valid]
  • Spermacoce carolinensis Govaerts [valid]
  • Spermacoce mutilata Blanco [valid]
  • Spermacoce rigida Salisb. [valid]
  • Borreria articularis hispida (L.) Sivar. & Manilal [valid]
  • Borreria rotundifolia Valeton [illegitimate]

Description

Spermacoce hispida (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 hispida is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a diuretic, antispasmodic, and anti-inflammatory. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spermacoce hispida is white and small, with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spermacoce hispida 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 hispida

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

Spermacoce hispida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spermacoce hispida?

Spermacoce hispida

What is the common name of Spermacoce hispida?

Hispid False Buttonweed

What is the natural habitat of Spermacoce hispida?

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,

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