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Prostrate false buttonweed

Spermacoce prostrata

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Timor-Leste), North America (Cuba, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plante)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Gentianales (Gentianales)
Family
Rubiaceae
Genus
Spermacoce
Species
Spermacoce prostrata (Prostrate false buttonweed)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish botoncillo

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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Winged false buttonweed
Spermacoce alata
Not Evaluated
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River False Buttonweed
Spermacoce tenuior
Least Concern
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Pacific false buttonweed
Spermacoce exilis
Not Evaluated
View all species in Spermacoce →

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Compare Species

vs Pineland False Buttonweed vs iron-grass vs Shrubby false buttonweed vs Woodland false buttonweed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Prostrate false buttonweed?
The scientific name of Prostrate false buttonweed is Spermacoce prostrata. It belongs to the genus Spermacoce.
Where does Prostrate false buttonweed live?
Prostrate false buttonweed is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Timor-Leste), North America (Cuba, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Japan, Timor-Leste, United States.
What family does Prostrate false buttonweed belong to?
Prostrate false buttonweed (Spermacoce prostrata) belongs to the genus Spermacoce, which is part of the taxonomic family Rubiaceae.
What kingdom does Prostrate false buttonweed belong to?
Prostrate false buttonweed (Spermacoce prostrata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of Prostrate false buttonweed?
The closest relatives of Prostrate false buttonweed in the genus Spermacoce include Pineland False Buttonweed, iron-grass, Shrubby false buttonweed, Woodland false buttonweed, Winged false buttonweed.

Native Range — 6 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 🐾
Winged false buttonweed
Spermacoce alata
NE
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Prostrate false buttonweed
Spermacoce prostrata
NE
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River False Buttonweed
Spermacoce tenuior
LC 🐾
Pacific false buttonweed
Spermacoce exilis
NE
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