Rubiaceae Juss.
Spermacoce suprahila Harwood , legitimate, scientific
Harwood, R. & Dessein, S. (20 May 2005), Australian Spermacoce (Rubiaceae: Spermacoceae). 1 Northern Territory. Australian Systematic Botany 18(4): 361-362, Figs 15D-F, 33 APC [tax. nov.]
  • Type: Near Adelaide River township, NT, 14.iv.2001, R.K. Harwood 1083; holo: DNA; iso: BR, BRI, CANB, K, L, MEL, PERTH, SI.
  • APC Dist.: NT
  • Etymology: Latin supra (on the upper side) and hilum, because the obturator is only persistent on that part of the ventral groove above the hilum.