Rubiaceae Juss.
Spermacoce occultiseta Harwood , legitimate, scientific
Harwood, R. & Dessein, S. (20 May 2005), Australian Spermacoce (Rubiaceae: Spermacoceae). 1 Northern Territory. Australian Systematic Botany 18(4): 349-350, Figs 4C, 28 APC [tax. nov.]
  • Type: West of Wildman River Ranger Station, NT, 12.iii.2001, R.K. Harwood 1030; holo: DNA; iso: AD, BR, BRI, CANB, K, L, MEL, NSW, PERTH, SI.
  • APC Dist.: NT
  • Etymology: Latin occultus (hidden) and seta (bristle), because the fimbriae (seta) on the stipular sheath margins are often difficult to discern from the surrounding long hairs.