Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
acutifolia
ID:
1068448

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
tro

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Fl. Peruv. 3: 25 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001067786

Common Names

  • Hydrocotyle acutifolia
  • Sharp-Leaved Marshpennywort
  • Sharp Marshpennywort

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Description

Hydrocotyle acutifolia (also called Sharp-leaved Hydrocotyle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with a single stem and a terminal inflorescence. The leaves are divided into three leaflets, with a toothed margin and a hairy surface. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrocotyle acutifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating skin ailments, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hydrocotyle acutifolia is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Hydrocotyle acutifolia: Hydrocotyle acutifolia is a hardy perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation can be done by seed or division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division of the rootstock can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hydrocotyle acutifolia

Hydrocotyle acutifolia is native to North America. It is found in moist deciduous and coniferous forests.

Species in the Hydrocotyle genus

Species in the Araliaceae family

Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-1700703: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.