Spermacoce ocymoides
False button weed
Spermacoce ocymoides, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb, holds remarkable potential in traditional healing practices. Found in specific ecological niches, this plant is valued for its unique phytochemical profile. Understanding its botanical characteristics and therapeutic applications is essential for exploring its role in modern pharmacology and natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Spermacoce ocymoides
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianaales, specifically within the family Rubiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Spermacoce.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Spermacoce | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Spermacoce ocymoides, is recognized by various local names across different regions, such as False Button Weed in English, কিন্নর in Bengali, and കുടൽച്ചുരുക്കി in Malayalam.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| bn | কিন্নর | Wikidata |
| ml | കുടൽച്ചുരുക്കി | Wikidata |
| en | False Button Weed | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Spermacoce ocymoides, is distributed across specific regions within West Tropical Africa. Its documented presence begins in the nation of Burkina. Furthermore, the species can be found inhabiting the territory of Gambia. The geographical range also extends into Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. Finally, its distribution includes the coastal landscapes of the Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Spermacoce ocymoides, is characterized by its specific medicinal properties which are primarily associated with its leaves. These leaves serve as the key component for therapeutic use, often containing the bioactive compounds necessary for its traditional applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |