Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
ruelliae
ID:
313387

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 554 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312719

Common Names

  • Ruellia False Buttonweed
  • Ruellia False Buttonweed
  • Ruellia False Buttonweed

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Synonyms

  • Spermacoce palmetorum DC. [valid]
  • Tardavel scabra Hiern [valid]
  • Borreria monticola Mildbr. ex Hutch. & Dalziel [valid]
  • Borreria ruelliae K.Schum. ex Thoms [valid]
  • Borreria scabra K.Schum. [valid]
  • Diodia scabra Schumach. & Thonn. [valid]

Description

Spermacoce ruelliae (also called Ruellia Spermacoce, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has small white flowers and grows in moist, open areas. It is a member of the Rubiaceae family.

Uses & Benefits

Spermacoce ruelliae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It can also be used to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spermacoce ruelliae is white with a yellow center and has four petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spermacoce ruelliae 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 ruelliae

Spermacoce ruelliae is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

Spermacoce ruelliae FAQ

What is the common name of Spermacoce ruelliae?

Ruell's False Buttonweed

What is the scientific name of Ruell's False Buttonweed?

Spermacoce ruelliae

What is the family of Spermacoce ruelliae?

Rubiaceae

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,