Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
manikensis
ID:
337110

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dessein

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 22(5): 514 (2002 publ. 29 Dec. 2003).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336442

Common Names

  • Spermacoce manikensis
  • Manikensis
  • Spermacoce

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Description

Spermacoce manikensis (also called Manik Spermacoce, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Spermacoce manikensis is used for its medicinal properties and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spermacoce manikensis is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spermacoce manikensis is a tropical plant found in the Caribbean, Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is by seeds, cuttings, or division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Spermacoce manikensis

Spermacoce manikensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of India and Southeast Asia.

Spermacoce manikensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spermacoce manikensis?

Spermacoce manikensis

What type of plant is Spermacoce manikensis?

Herb

Where is Spermacoce manikensis found?

Tropical Africa

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-216801: Based on the initial data import
Steven Dessein (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dessein' in the authors string.