Spermacoce milnei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
milnei
ID:
313255
Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 30: 308 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312587
Common Names
- Milnei False Buttonweed
- Milnei Small Buttonweed
- Milnei Buttonweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Spermacoce milnei (also called 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 sandy, coastal habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Spermacoce milnei 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
The flower of Spermacoce milnei is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are slender and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Spermacoce milnei can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigour.
Where to Find Spermacoce milnei
Spermacoce milnei is native to the Caribbean.
Spermacoce milnei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spermacoce milnei?
Spermacoce milnei
What is the common name of Spermacoce milnei?
Milne's False Buttonweed
What is the natural habitat of Spermacoce milnei?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including the Caribbean, Central and South America, and 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-193710: Based on the initial data import
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.