Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
verticillata
ID:
313494

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 102 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312826

Common Names

  • Spermacoce verticillata
  • Whorled False Buttonweed
  • Whorled False Buttonweed

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Synonyms

  • Spermacoce fruticosa Pohl ex DC. [invalid]
  • Spermacoce globosa Schumach. & Thonn. [valid]
  • Spermacoce graminifolia Hemsl. [valid]
  • Spermacoce hyssopifolia Pers. [invalid]
  • Spermacoce laeta Salisb. [illegitimate]
  • Spermacoce laevigata Hemsl. [illegitimate]
  • Spermacoce minima Pohl ex DC. [valid]
  • Spermacoce molleri (Gand.) Govaerts [valid]
  • Spermacoce mucronata Nees [valid]
  • Spermacoce oaxacana Hemsl. [valid]
  • Spermacoce oligodonta (Steyerm.) Govaerts [valid]
  • Spermacoce podocephala C.Wright [valid]
  • Spermacoce polycephala Bartl. ex DC. [valid]
  • Spermacoce pygmaea C.Wright [valid]
  • Spermacoce reclinata Nees [valid]
  • Spermacoce stellata Willd. [valid]
  • Tardavel verticillata Hiern [valid]
  • Bigelovia verticillata Spreng. [valid]
  • Borreria globularioides Cham. & Schltdl. [valid]
  • Borreria graminifolia M.Martens & Galeotti [valid]
  • Borreria kohautiana Cham. & Schltdl. [valid]
  • Borreria laevigata M.Martens & Galeotti [valid]
  • Borreria minima DC. [valid]
  • Borreria molleri Gand. [valid]
  • Borreria oaxacana M.Martens & Galeotti [valid]
  • Borreria oligodonta Steyerm. [valid]
  • Borreria podocephala DC. [valid]
  • Borreria stricta G.Mey. [valid]
  • Borreria suaveolens rigidior Miq. [valid]
  • Borreria verticillata G.Mey. [valid]
  • Borreria verticillata brevifolia DC. [valid]
  • Borreria verticillata caesia Chodat [valid]
  • Borreria verticillata thymiformis B.L.Rob. [valid]
  • Borreria podocephala pumila Chapm. [valid]
  • Spermacoce thymocephala (Griseb.) Wright [deprecated]
  • Spermacoce polycephala (DC.) Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Tardavel podocephala (DC.) Conz. [valid]

Description

Spermacoce verticillata (also called Verticillata False Buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has small white flowers with 4 petals and grows in sandy soils. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America and is found in dry and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Spermacoce verticillata 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

Spermacoce verticillata has small, white flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spermacoce verticillata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Spermacoce verticillata

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

Spermacoce verticillata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spermacoce verticillata?

Spermacoce verticillata

What is the family of Spermacoce verticillata?

Rubiaceae

What is the habitat of Spermacoce verticillata?

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,

References