Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
rubescens
ID:
1306846

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Colla) P.L.R.Moraes & De Smedt

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 18: 218 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319300

Common Names

  • Spermacoce rubescens
  • Cipó-de-são-pedro-de-rubescência
  • Cipó-de-são-pedro-de-rubescência-de-caboclo

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Description

Spermacoce rubescens (also called Red False Buttonweed, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Spermacoce rubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for construction and furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spermacoce rubescens has white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spermacoce rubescens is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray. Prune regularly to keep the plant compact and to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Spermacoce rubescens

Spermacoce rubescens can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil.

Spermacoce rubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spermacoce rubescens?

Spermacoce rubescens

What is the common name of Spermacoce rubescens?

Red spermacoce

What is the natural habitat of Spermacoce rubescens?

Tropical and subtropical regions of South America

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

Luigi Aloysius Colla (1766-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Colla' in the authors string.
Pedro Luís Rodrigues de Moraes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.L.R.Moraes' in the authors string.
Sofie De Smedt: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Smedt' in the authors string.