Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cherm.) Tardieu
Source:
ksu
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Fl. Camb., Laos & Vietn. 5: 13 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726369
Common Names
- Hydrocotyle chevalieri
- Chevalier's Pennywort
- Chevalier's Hydrocotyle
Description
Hydrocotyle chevalieri (also called Chevalier's Marshpennywort, among many other common names) is a creeping perennial herb with round, deeply lobed leaves. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas and is found in wet, marshy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hydrocotyle chevalieri 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 chevalieri 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hydrocotyle chevalieri is a small, herbaceous plant 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 chevalieri
Hydrocotyle chevalieri can be found in shallow water bodies such as ponds, lakes, and streams in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Hydrocotyle chevalieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle chevalieri?
Hydrocotyle chevalieri
What is the common name of Hydrocotyle chevalieri?
Chevalier's pennywort
What is the native range of Hydrocotyle chevalieri?
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,