Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
bowlesioides
ID:
727015

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mathias & Constance

Source:
cmp

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 69: 151 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726348

Common Names

  • Hydrocotyle bowlesioides
  • Bowlesioid Marshpennywort
  • Bowlesioid Pennywort

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Description

Hydrocotyle bowlesioides (also called Bowles' 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 Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia, and typically grows in shallow water or wet soil.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrocotyle bowlesioides 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 bowlesioides is yellow with a red center, and the seed is a small, round capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrocotyle bowlesioides is a small, herbaceous plant that is native to tropical and subtropical areas of the world. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°C (50°F).

Where to Find Hydrocotyle bowlesioides

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

Hydrocotyle bowlesioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle bowlesioides?

Hydrocotyle bowlesioides

What is the common name of Hydrocotyle bowlesioides?

Bowles' pennywort

What is the native range of Hydrocotyle bowlesioides?

Southeast Asia

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 kew-2855951: Based on the initial data import
Mildred Esther Mathias (1906-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mathias' in the authors string.
Lincoln Constance (1909-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Constance' in the authors string.