iron-grass

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Timor-Leste.

🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (식물)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)

Class

Magnoliopsida (목련강)

Order

Gentianales (용담목)

Family

Rubiaceae

Genus

Spermacoce

Species

Spermacoce confusa (iron-grass)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish hierba de Santa Clara

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Pineland False Buttonweed

Spermacoce tetraquetra

Least Concern

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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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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 iron-grass?

The scientific name of iron-grass is Spermacoce confusa. It belongs to the genus Spermacoce.

Where does iron-grass live?

iron-grass is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Timor-Leste.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Timor-Leste.

What family does iron-grass belong to?

iron-grass (Spermacoce confusa) belongs to the genus Spermacoce, which is part of the taxonomic family Rubiaceae.

What kingdom does iron-grass belong to?

iron-grass (Spermacoce confusa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).

What are the closest relatives of iron-grass?

The closest relatives of iron-grass in the genus Spermacoce include Pineland False Buttonweed, Shrubby false buttonweed, Woodland false buttonweed, Winged false buttonweed, Prostrate false buttonweed.