Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
bonplandii
ID:
727013

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Rich.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Ann. Gén. Sci. Phys. 4: 192 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726346

Common Names

  • Hydrocotyle bonplandii
  • Bonpland's Marshpennywort
  • Bonpland's Pennywort

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Synonyms

  • Hydrocotyle capitata Willd. ex Schult. [illegitimate]
  • Hydrocotyle chilensis F.Phil. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle humboldtii Willd. ex DC. [invalid]
  • Hydrocotyle bonplandii bonplandii [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle bonplandii glabra Mathias [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle bonplandii hirtipes Mathias [unknown]

Description

Hydrocotyle bonplandii (also called Bonpland's marshpennywort, among many other common names) is a small, aquatic plant with a creeping, rooting stem and round, kidney-shaped leaves. It is native to South America and typically grows in shallow water or wet soil.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrocotyle bonplandii 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 bonplandii is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrocotyle bonplandii 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 bonplandii

Hydrocotyle bonplandii can be found in shallow water bodies such as ponds, lakes, and streams in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Hydrocotyle bonplandii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle bonplandii?

Hydrocotyle bonplandii

What is the common name of Hydrocotyle bonplandii?

Bonpland's Marshpennywort

What is the natural habitat of Hydrocotyle bonplandii?

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,

References