Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
malacophylla
ID:
313235

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) Govaerts

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
World Checkl. Seed Pl. 2: 17 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312567

Common Names

  • Malacophylla Buttonweed
  • Malacophylla False Buttonweed
  • Malacophylla Dwarf Buttonweed

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Synonyms

  • Borreria malacophylla K.Schum. [valid]

Description

Spermacoce malacophylla (also called Softleaf False Buttonweed, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has small white flowers and grows in wet areas such as marshes and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Spermacoce malacophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spermacoce malacophylla has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spermacoce malacophylla is a small, herbaceous, perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in spring or early summer and planting in moist, well-drained soil. Seeds can be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location and lightly covered with soil. Once established, it can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Spermacoce malacophylla

Spermacoce malacophylla is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Spermacoce malacophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spermacoce malacophylla?

Spermacoce malacophylla

What is the natural habitat of Spermacoce malacophylla?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

What are the medicinal uses of Spermacoce malacophylla?

It is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments

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-193693: Based on the initial data import
Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.