Status:
valid
Authors:
X.C.Du & Y.Ren
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 47: 404 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746602
Common Names
- Hydrocotyle changanensis
- Changan Marshpennywort
- Changan Hydrocotyle
Description
Hydrocotyle changanensis (also called Changan Hydrocotyle, Hydrocotyle changanensis, or Hydrocotyle changanensis var. changanensis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to China and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is an aquatic perennial with long, slender stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Hydrocotyle changanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive pink flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments including anxiety, depression, and insomnia.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Hydrocotyle changanensis flower is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hydrocotyle changanensis is a hardy, evergreen perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Hydrocotyle changanensis
Hydrocotyle changanensis can be found in China.
Hydrocotyle changanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle changanensis?
Hydrocotyle changanensis
What type of plant is Hydrocotyle changanensis?
A flowering plant
Where is Hydrocotyle changanensis native to?
China
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
Xi Chun Du: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.C.Du' in the authors string.
Yi Ren (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Ren' in the authors string.