Spermacoce alata (Winged False Buttonweed)

Spermacoce alata, Spermacoce latifolia, Winged False Buttonweed, False Ginseng, Oval Leaf False Buttonweed

Botanical names: Spermacoce alata, Spermacoce latifolia

Common names: Winged False Buttonweed, False Ginseng, Oval Leaf False Buttonweed

Family: Rubiaceae

Origin: Central America

Groundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeFull sunModerate waterInvasive plant

Spermacoce alata is a very common weed of lawns. It is widespread across the warmer parts of the Western Hemisphere and naturalized in many other parts of the world. Spermacoce alata prefers humid tropical climates with sandy soils. It can be found along steep riverbanks, fields, roadsides, and other disturbed areas. S. alata can be a weed of crops such as sugarcane, soybeans, and rubber. It can grow from seed or vegetative fragments.



Spermacoce alata, Spermacoce latifolia, Winged False Buttonweed, False Ginseng, Oval Leaf False Buttonweed
Spermacoce alata, Spermacoce latifolia, Winged False Buttonweed, False Ginseng, Oval Leaf False Buttonweed


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