Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
paganuccii
ID:
917068

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.L.Cabral & Bacigalupo

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol. 143: 234 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916403



Common Names

  • Spermacoce paganuccii
  • Paganuccii Spermacoce
  • Paganuccii Rubiaceae


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Description

Spermacoce paganuccii (also called Paganucci's False Buttonweed, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean Islands. It has small, ovate-lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, open areas, such as roadsides and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Spermacoce paganuccii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spermacoce paganuccii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers that are held in a small, upright inflorescence. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spermacoce paganuccii is a herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist but not wet. The soil should be kept in a warm, well-lit area.

Where to Find Spermacoce paganuccii

Spermacoce paganuccii can be found in the coastal areas of Brazil.

Spermacoce paganuccii FAQ

What is the common name of Spermacoce paganuccii?

Paganuccii Spermacoce

What is the natural habitat of Spermacoce paganuccii?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the average height of Spermacoce paganuccii?

10-15 cm

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-461468: Based on the initial data import
Nélida María Bacigalupo (1924-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bacigalupo' in the authors string.
Elsa Leonor Cabral (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.L.Cabral' in the authors string.