Rubiaceae Juss.
Spermacoce diversistyla Harwood , legitimate, scientific
Harwood, R. & Dessein, S. (20 May 2005), Australian Spermacoce (Rubiaceae: Spermacoceae). 1 Northern Territory. Australian Systematic Botany 18(4): 334-335, Figs 2F, 23 APC [tax. nov.]
  • Type: South of Nabarlek, NT, 27.iii.2002, R.K. Harwood 1154; holo: DNA; iso: BR, BRI, CANB, K, MEL, PERTH, SI.
  • APC Dist.: NT
  • Etymology: Latin diversi- (diverse, various) and stylus (style), because of the variation in style length and stigma shape, often on an individual plant.