Rubiaceae Juss.
Spermacoce erosa Harwood , legitimate, scientific
Harwood, R. & Dessein, S. (20 May 2005), Australian Spermacoce (Rubiaceae: Spermacoceae). 1 Northern Territory. Australian Systematic Botany 18(4): 337-338, Figs 12G-I, 24 APC [tax. nov.]
  • Type: Southern part of Jabiluka lease, NT, 24.iii.2002, R.K. Harwood 1148; holo: DNA; iso: BR, BRI, CANB, MEL, PERTH.
  • APC Dist.: NT
  • Etymology: Latin erosus (having an irreguarlly toothed or apparently gnawed margin), referring to the margin of groove on the ventral surface of the seed.