Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
adrianae
ID:
1330186

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Mend.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Novon 23: 198 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342640

Common Names

  • Adrianae Hydrocotyle
  • Adrianae Hydrocotyle Plant
  • Hydrocotyle Plant

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Description

Hydrocotyle adrianae (also called Marsh Pennywort, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant native to Brazil. It has small, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical climates in shallow, still waters. It is often found in marshes, ponds, and other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrocotyle adrianae is used to make a tea that is said to have calming effects and is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hydrocotyle adrianae has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrocotyle adrianae is an evergreen herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Hydrocotyle adrianae

Hydrocotyle adrianae is native to Brazil.

Hydrocotyle adrianae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle adrianae?

Hydrocotyle adrianae

What is the common name of Hydrocotyle adrianae?

Adrianae Hydrocotyle

What is the natural habitat of Hydrocotyle adrianae?

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf 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

Jerónimo Moisés Mendoza (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Mend.' in the authors string.