River False Buttonweed

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Cuba, and Madagascar.

🇨🇺 Cuba 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Gentianales (Gentianales)

Family

Rubiaceae

Genus

Spermacoce

Species

Spermacoce tenuior (River 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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Winged false buttonweed

Spermacoce alata

Not Evaluated

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Prostrate false buttonweed

Spermacoce prostrata

Not Evaluated

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Pacific false buttonweed

Spermacoce exilis

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of River False Buttonweed?

The scientific name of River False Buttonweed is Spermacoce tenuior. It belongs to the genus Spermacoce.

What is the conservation status of River False Buttonweed?

River False Buttonweed (Spermacoce tenuior) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does River False Buttonweed live?

River False Buttonweed is found in Distributed across Colombia, Cuba, and Madagascar.. Countries include Colombia, Cuba, Madagascar.

What family does River False Buttonweed belong to?

River False Buttonweed (Spermacoce tenuior) belongs to the genus Spermacoce, which is part of the taxonomic family Rubiaceae.

Is River False Buttonweed endangered?

No, River False Buttonweed (Spermacoce tenuior) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does River False Buttonweed belong to?

River False Buttonweed (Spermacoce tenuior) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of River False Buttonweed?

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