Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.H.Li
Source:
tro
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Guihaia 9: 25 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228155
Common Names
- Hydrocotyle calcicola
- Calcicola Hydrocotyle
- Hydrocotyle
Description
Hydrocotyle calcicola (also called 'Calcicole Hydrocotyle', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with linear-lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to China and is found in forests, shrublands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Hydrocotyle calcicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hydrocotyle calcicola has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in a spike. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. Its seedlings have long, thin leaves that are green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hydrocotyle calcicola is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Hydrocotyle calcicola
Hydrocotyle calcicola is native to the Yunnan province of China. It is found in the forests and hills of the region.
Hydrocotyle calcicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle calcicola?
Hydrocotyle calcicola
What is the natural habitat of Hydrocotyle calcicola?
It is native to the western Himalayas, from India to Nepal.
What are the common names of Hydrocotyle calcicola?
It is commonly known as the Himalayan marsh pennywort or Himalayan pennywort.
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,