Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
scabiosoides
ID:
313396

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cham. & Schltdl.) Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 3(2): 123 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312728

Common Names

  • Scabious False Buttonweed
  • Scabious False Buttonweed
  • Scabious False Buttonweed

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Synonyms

  • Spermacoce casmae Govaerts [valid]
  • Spermacoce martiana Colla [valid]
  • Spermacoce martiana Kuntze [illegitimate]
  • Borreria anderssonii Standl. [valid]
  • Borreria flexuosa E.L.Cabral [valid]
  • Borreria humifusa Mart. [valid]
  • Borreria organensis Gardner [valid]
  • Borreria scabiosoides Cham. & Schltdl. [valid]
  • Borreria scabiosoides anderssonii (Standl.) Steyerm. [valid]
  • Borreria scabiosoides glabrescens Huber [valid]

Description

Spermacoce scabiosoides (also called Scabiosoides 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 scabiosoides has been used as an astringent, antiseptic, and diuretic. It is also used to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spermacoce scabiosoides 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 scabiosoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Spermacoce scabiosoides

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

Spermacoce scabiosoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spermacoce scabiosoides?

Spermacoce scabiosoides

What is the common name of Spermacoce scabiosoides?

Scabious false buttonweed

What is the natural habitat of Spermacoce scabiosoides?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and the Americas

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-193844: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.