Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales , ser. 2, 5: 20 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726386
Common Names
- Hydrocotyle corynophora
- Corynophorous Pennywort
- Corynophora Hydrocotyle
Description
Hydrocotyle corynophora (also called Forked 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 corynophora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hydrocotyle corynophora has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single cotyledon, a single pair of true leaves, and a single pair of stipules.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hydrocotyle corynophora 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 corynophora
Hydrocotyle corynophora can be found in shallow water bodies such as ponds, lakes, and streams in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Hydrocotyle corynophora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle corynophora?
Hydrocotyle corynophora
What is the common name of Hydrocotyle corynophora?
Corynophora pennywort
What type of plant is Hydrocotyle corynophora?
Herbaceous perennial
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,