Rubiaceae Juss.
Spermacoce reticulata Harwood , legitimate, scientific
Harwood, R. & Dessein, S. (20 May 2005), Australian Spermacoce (Rubiaceae: Spermacoceae). 1 Northern Territory. Australian Systematic Botany 18(4): 356-357, Figs 11D-F, 30 APC [tax. nov.]
  • Type: Nitmiluk National Park, NT, 5.iv.2001, J.A. Risler 1225; holo: DNA; iso: BR, CANB, K, MEL, PERTH, SI.
  • APC Dist.: NT
  • Etymology: Latin reticulatus (reticulate, netted), referring to the conspicuous reticulation on the seed testa.