Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
alpestris
ID:
726988

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gardner

Source:
ksu

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 4: 105 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726321

Common Names

  • Hydrocotyle alpestris
  • Alpine Marshpennywort
  • Alpine Pennywort

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Description

Hydrocotyle alpestris (also called Alpine Hydrocotyle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araliaceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China and Southeast Asia. It is found in wet, shady places, such as along streams, in forests, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrocotyle alpestris is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and water gardens, and is also used as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, fever, and urinary tract infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hydrocotyle alpestris is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened nut with a hard, glossy surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrocotyle alpestris can be propagated through seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Hydrocotyle alpestris

Hydrocotyle alpestris can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Hydrocotyle alpestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle alpestris?

Hydrocotyle alpestris

What is the common name of Hydrocotyle alpestris?

Alpine Marshpennywort

What is the natural habitat of Hydrocotyle alpestris?

Wetlands and marshes

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,