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Spermacoce orinocensis

Also known as: Borreria capitata var. tenella (Kuntze) Steyerm. +9 more
  • Borreria capitata var. tenella (Kuntze) Steyerm.
  • Borreria suaveolens var. platyphylla (K.Schum.) Standl.
  • Borreria tenella Cham. & Schltdl.
  • Borreria tenella var. angustifolia DC.
  • Borreria tenella var. genuina K.Schum.
  • Borreria tenella var. platyphylla K.Schum.
  • Spermacoce brasiliensis Spreng.
  • Spermacoce suaveolens var. tenella Kuntze
  • Spermacoce tenella Kunth
  • Tardavel tenella (Kuntze) Standl.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Rubiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Naturally occurring in South America, Spermacoce orinocensis is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Rubiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay, Venezuela

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