Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
poaya
ID:
313328

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.St.-Hil.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Pl. Usuel. Bras. : t. 12 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312660

Common Names

  • Poaya False Buttonweed
  • Poaya False Pimpernel
  • Poaya False Hedge-nettle

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Synonyms

  • Spermacoce balansae (Standl.) Govaerts [valid]
  • Spermacoce flavescens Pohl ex DC. [invalid]
  • Spermacoce gentianoides A.St.-Hil. [valid]
  • Borreria asclepiadea Cham. & Schltdl. [valid]
  • Borreria balansae Standl. [valid]
  • Borreria flavescens DC. [valid]
  • Borreria nervosa DC. [valid]
  • Borreria poaya DC. [valid]
  • Borreria pratensis DC. [valid]
  • Chlorophytum nervosum Pohl [unknown]
  • Chlorophytum pratense Pohl [unknown]
  • Borreria asclepiadea glaberrima DC. [valid]
  • Borreria poaya grandiflora Chodat & Hassl. [valid]
  • Borreria poaya nervosa K.Schum. [valid]
  • Borreria poaya stenophylla K.Schum. [valid]
  • Borreria poaya suffruticosa K.Schum. [valid]
  • Spermacoce poaya pubescens A.St.-Hil. [valid]

Description

Spermacoce poaya (also called Poaya False Buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 16 inches tall. It has small, white flowers, and its leaves are lanceolate and hairy. It is native to tropical Africa and the West Indies, and it grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Spermacoce poaya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spermacoce poaya is small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are slender and erect.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spermacoce poaya is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Spermacoce poaya

Spermacoce poaya is native to the Caribbean and can be found in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Puerto Rico.

Spermacoce poaya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spermacoce poaya?

Spermacoce poaya

What is the common name of Spermacoce poaya?

Poaya false buttonweed

Where is Spermacoce poaya found?

Spermacoce poaya is found in 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