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Pineland False Buttonweed

Spermacoce tetraquetra

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil and Cuba.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇺 Cuba

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Similar Species in Spermacoce

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iron-grass
Spermacoce confusa
Not Evaluated
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Pacific false buttonweed
Spermacoce exilis
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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Shrubby false buttonweed
Spermacoce verticillata
Not Evaluated
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Winged false buttonweed
Spermacoce alata
Not Evaluated
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Woodland false buttonweed
Spermacoce remota
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pineland False Buttonweed?
The scientific name of Pineland False Buttonweed is Spermacoce tetraquetra. It belongs to the genus Spermacoce.
What is the conservation status of Pineland False Buttonweed?
Pineland False Buttonweed (Spermacoce tetraquetra) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Pineland False Buttonweed live?
Pineland False Buttonweed is found in Distributed across Brazil and Cuba.. Countries include Brazil, Cuba.
What family does Pineland False Buttonweed belong to?
Pineland False Buttonweed (Spermacoce tetraquetra) belongs to the genus Spermacoce, which is part of the taxonomic family Rubiaceae.
Is Pineland False Buttonweed endangered?
No, Pineland False Buttonweed (Spermacoce tetraquetra) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Pineland False Buttonweed belong to?
Pineland False Buttonweed (Spermacoce tetraquetra) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Pineland False Buttonweed?
The closest relatives of Pineland False Buttonweed in the genus Spermacoce include iron-grass, Pacific false buttonweed, Prostrate false buttonweed, River False Buttonweed, Shrubby false buttonweed.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Spermacoce — 8 Species

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