Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
spruceana
ID:
313429

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312761

Common Names

  • Spruce's False Buttonweed
  • Spruce's False Pimpernel
  • Spruce's False Hedge-Nettle

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Synonyms

  • Borreria pygmaea Spruce ex K.Schum. [valid]
  • Borreria pygmaea obtusa Steyerm. [valid]
  • Borreria pygmaea robusta Steyerm. [valid]

Description

Spermacoce spruceana (also called Spruce False Buttonweed, among many other common names) is a low-growing, spreading herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of the Americas. It typically grows in moist, sunny habitats, such as along roadsides, in fields, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Spermacoce spruceana 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 spruceana is small and white with a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spermacoce spruceana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Spermacoce spruceana

Spermacoce spruceana is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

Spermacoce spruceana FAQ

What is the common name of Spermacoce spruceana?

Spruce's False Buttonweed

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

Spermacoce spruceana

What is the family of Spermacoce spruceana?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-193875: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.