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
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.
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,