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Winged false buttonweed

Spermacoce alata

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Guinea, Madagascar), Asia (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (نباتات)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)
Class
Magnoliopsida (ماغنولانية)
Order
Gentianales (جنطيانيات)
Family
Rubiaceae
Genus
Spermacoce
Species
Spermacoce alata (Winged false buttonweed)

Similar Species in Spermacoce

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Pineland False Buttonweed
Spermacoce tetraquetra
Least Concern
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iron-grass
Spermacoce confusa
Not Evaluated
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Shrubby false buttonweed
Spermacoce verticillata
Not Evaluated
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Woodland false buttonweed
Spermacoce remota
Not Evaluated
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Prostrate false buttonweed
Spermacoce prostrata
Not Evaluated
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River False Buttonweed
Spermacoce tenuior
Least Concern
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Pacific false buttonweed
Spermacoce exilis
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Winged false buttonweed?
The scientific name of Winged false buttonweed is Spermacoce alata. It belongs to the genus Spermacoce.
Where does Winged false buttonweed live?
Winged false buttonweed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Guinea, Madagascar), Asia (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include China, Colombia, Comoros, Guinea, India, Indonesia, Madagascar, Timor-Leste, United States.
What family does Winged false buttonweed belong to?
Winged false buttonweed (Spermacoce alata) belongs to the genus Spermacoce, which is part of the taxonomic family Rubiaceae.
What kingdom does Winged false buttonweed belong to?
Winged false buttonweed (Spermacoce alata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).
What are the closest relatives of Winged false buttonweed?
The closest relatives of Winged false buttonweed in the genus Spermacoce include Pineland False Buttonweed, iron-grass, Shrubby false buttonweed, Woodland false buttonweed, Prostrate false buttonweed.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Spermacoce — 8 Species

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Pineland False Buttonweed
Spermacoce tetraquetra
LC 🐾
iron-grass
Spermacoce confusa
NE 🐾
Shrubby false buttonweed
Spermacoce verticillata
NE 🐾
Woodland false buttonweed
Spermacoce remota
NE
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Winged false buttonweed
Spermacoce alata
NE
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Prostrate false buttonweed
Spermacoce prostrata
NE 🐾
River False Buttonweed
Spermacoce tenuior
LC 🐾
Pacific false buttonweed
Spermacoce exilis
NE
View all →

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