Rubiaceae Juss.
Spermacoce graniticola Harwood , legitimate, scientific
Harwood, R. & Dessein, S. (20 May 2005), Australian Spermacoce (Rubiaceae: Spermacoceae). 1 Northern Territory. Australian Systematic Botany 18(4): 341, Figs 1A, 3E, 10A-C, 25 APC [tax. nov.]
  • Type: Mount Bundey, NT, 20.iv.1999, R.K. Harwood 598; holo: DNA; iso: AD, BR, BRI, CANB, K, L, MEL, NSW, PERTH, SI
  • APC Dist.: NT
  • Etymology: Latin graniticus (granitic), and -cola (dweller), because this species is usually found amongst grantiic rocks.