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Spermacoce ovalifolia

Broadleaf False Buttonweed
Also known as: Borreria ovalifolia M.Martens & Galeotti +3 more
  • Borreria ovalifolia M.Martens & Galeotti
  • Spermacoce ernestii Fosberg & D.A.Powell
  • Spermacoce ernstii Fosberg & D.Powell
  • Spermacoce pringlei S.Watson
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Rubiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or subshrub.

Spermacoce ovalifolia (commonly known as Broadleaf False Buttonweed) is an annual or shrub within the Rubiaceae family. It originates in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is.

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Caroline Is., Gilbert Is., Marianas, Samoa

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