Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
viridiflora
ID:
313500

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hassl.) Govaerts

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
World Checkl. Seed Pl. 2: 19 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000312832

Common Names

  • Spermacoce viridiflora
  • Green-flowered False Buttonweed
  • Green-flowered False Buttonweed

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Synonyms

  • Borreria viridiflora Hassl. [valid]

Description

Spermacoce viridiflora (also called Viridiflora 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 viridiflora 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 viridiflora 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 viridiflora can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Division can be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is dormant. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Spermacoce viridiflora

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

Spermacoce viridiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spermacoce viridiflora?

Spermacoce viridiflora

What is the common name of Spermacoce viridiflora?

Common name of Spermacoce viridiflora

What is the family of Spermacoce viridiflora?

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-193940: Based on the initial data import
Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
Emil Hassler (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hassl.' in the authors string.