Spermacoce — 5 species
Botanical species in the genus Spermacoce recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Spermacoce laevis
Spermacoce laevis
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
A plant of tropical and subtropical regions with a short or pronounced rainy season. Prefers a sunny or lightly shaded position.
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Spermacoce ocymoides
Spermacoce ocymoides
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
The plant has become naturalized in areas outside its native range. The dried leaves smell strongly of coumarin.
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Spermacoce verticillata
Spermacoce verticillata
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
Spermacoce verticillata is found in both subtropical and tropical areas, growing in regions with a mean annual rainfall of 750 - 3.000mm at elevations from near sea level to 600 metres or more. The plant grows on moist soils, both acid and alkaline, of all textures derived from nearly all types of rocks. The species requires ground disturbance to establish itself and must have full or good partial sunlight to survive.
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