Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
1317359

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Mend.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Revista Soc. Boliv. Bot. 7: 61 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329813

Common Names

  • Hydrocotyle coriacea
  • Coriacea Hydrocotyle
  • Coriacea Hydrocotyle

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Description

Hydrocotyle coriacea (also called Coriaceous Hydrocotyle, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has long, thin leaves and small, yellowish flowers. It grows in moist soil, in wetlands, and in other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrocotyle coriacea is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hydrocotyle coriacea has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single, round cotyledon and a pair of opposite, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrocotyle coriacea can be propagated by division or by seed. It should be grown in a well-drained medium, in partial shade, and kept moist. It should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Hydrocotyle coriacea

Hydrocotyle coriacea is native to Mexico.

Hydrocotyle coriacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle coriacea?

Hydrocotyle coriacea

What is the common name of Hydrocotyle coriacea?

Coriaceous Marshpennywort

What is the natural habitat of Hydrocotyle coriacea?

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

Jerónimo Moisés Mendoza (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Mend.' in the authors string.