Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
thymocephala
ID:
313480

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Wright

Source:
wcs

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Anales Acad. Ci. Méd. Habana 6: 150 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312812

Common Names

  • Spermacoce thymocephala
  • Thyme-headed False Buttonweed
  • Thyme-headed False Buttonweed

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Synonyms

  • Borreria thymocephala Griseb. [valid]

Description

Spermacoce thymocephala (also called False Buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical Africa, India, and Sri Lanka. It grows in open grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Spermacoce thymocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spermacoce thymocephala is a small, white, four-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spermacoce thymocephala can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Spermacoce thymocephala

Spermacoce thymocephala is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Spermacoce thymocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spermacoce thymocephala?

Spermacoce thymocephala

What is the family of Spermacoce thymocephala?

Rubiaceae

What is the habitat of Spermacoce thymocephala?

Dry open woods, scrub, and grasslands

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,

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