Spermacoce pumilio - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumilio
ID:
1263907
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Standl.) Govaerts
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
World Checkl. Seed Pl. 2: 18 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263245
Common Names
- Spermacoce pumilio
- Dwarf Spermacoce
- Small Spermacoce
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Spermacoce pumilio (also called Dwarf Spermacoce, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in dry and rocky habitats, and has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Spermacoce pumilio is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Spermacoce pumilio has small, white flowers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Spermacoce pumilio is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown from seed, but it takes a long time to germinate. Division is the preferred method of propagation. The plant should be divided in the spring or fall and replanted in a sunny location.
Where to Find Spermacoce pumilio
Spermacoce pumilio can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.
Spermacoce pumilio FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spermacoce pumilio?
Spermacoce pumilio
What type of plant is Spermacoce pumilio?
It is a shrub
Where is Spermacoce pumilio found?
It is found in East Asia
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 tro-50206983: Based on the initial data import
Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.