borreria
Spermacoce alata Aubl.
Spermacoce alata, known as borreria, is a species in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to and widespread across the warmer regions of the Western Hemisphere and has been naturalized in other parts of the world. First described in 1775 by Aubl., it is found in various locations including Parque Nacional Natural Sierra de la Macarena, Parque Nacional Natural El Tuparro, and multiple regions in Colombia, Brazil, and surrounding countries.
Description
Spermacoce alata is a plant species in the Rubiaceae family, commonly referred to as borreria. It is native to the warmer regions of the Western Hemisphere and has spread to other areas. The species was first described in 1775 by Aubl. It is found in locations such as Parque Nacional Natural Sierra de la Macarena, Parque Nacional Natural El Tuparro, and various regions in Colombia, Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its distribution also includes specific municipalities and wetlands in Colombia, as well as Hawaii and parts of Brazil.
Other common names
Winged false buttonweedborreria
Distribution
Parque Nacional Natural Sierra de la Macarena | Parque Nacional Natural El Tuparro · KM · Barrancabermeja | Los Santos · ID · IN · MG · CN · TL · Amazonas, Antioquia, Arauca, Caquetá, Chocó, Guainía, Huila, Meta, Nariño, Santander, Valle · Departamento del Tolima, municipio de Piedras, humedal Toqui-Toqui · Hawaii · Brazil North · Brazil West-Central · Colombia · French Guiana · Guyana · Suriname · Venezuela · Departamento del Tolima, municipios de Purificación y Coyaima, veredas Anonales y Coya, humedal laguna de Coya · Base-Guinée
Synonyms
Bigelovia elataBorreria alata
