Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.L.Cabral & R.M.Salas) Govaerts
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Skvortsovia 4(3): 96. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428709
Common Names
- Spermacoce siberiana
- Siberian Spermacoce
- Spermacoce
Description
Spermacoce siberiana (also called Siberian False Buttonweed, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous, perennial plant with small, white flowers. It is native to Siberia and is found in dry, open areas, such as roadsides and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Spermacoce siberiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Spermacoce siberiana are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Spermacoce siberiana is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 3-5 feet (1-1.5 m). It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Division can be done in spring or fall. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the same soil.
Where to Find Spermacoce siberiana
Spermacoce siberiana is native to the Eastern Himalayas in India and can be found in the states of Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Assam.
Spermacoce siberiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spermacoce siberiana?
Spermacoce siberiana
Where is Spermacoce siberiana native to?
Siberia
What is the growth habit of Spermacoce siberiana?
It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit
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
Roberto M. Salas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Salas' in the authors string.