Spermacoce riparia
Also known as: Spermacoce glabra f. latifolia Chodat & Hassl. +1 more
- Spermacoce glabra f. latifolia Chodat & Hassl.
- Spermacoceodes glabrum var. rectum Bacigalupo
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rubiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Spermacoce riparia is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Rubiaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Spermacoce, which contains over 250 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay