Rubiaceae Juss.
Spermacoce congestanthera Harwood , legitimate, scientific
Harwood, R. & Dessein, S. (20 May 2005), Australian Spermacoce (Rubiaceae: Spermacoceae). 1 Northern Territory. Australian Systematic Botany 18(4): 332, Figs 2A-B, 22 APC [tax. nov.]
  • Type: Gunlom Road, Kakadu National Park, NT, 3.iv.2001, R.K. Harwood 1073; holo: DNA; iso: BR, BRI, MEL, PERTH, SI.
  • APC Dist.: NT
  • Etymology: Latin congestus (crowded together) and anthera (anther), referring to the large anthers crowded together in a small dilated part of the corolla tube.