Hydrocotyle cryptocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cryptocarpa
ID:
727056
Status:
valid
Authors:
Speg.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Anales Soc. Ci. Argent. 15: 106 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726389
Common Names
- Hydrocotyle cryptocarpa
- Cryptocarpous Pennywort
- Cryptocarpa Hydrocotyle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hydrocotyle cryptocarpa (also called Cryptic 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 cryptocarpa 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 cryptocarpa 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hydrocotyle cryptocarpa 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 cryptocarpa
Hydrocotyle cryptocarpa is native to tropical Africa and Asia.
Hydrocotyle cryptocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle cryptocarpa?
Hydrocotyle cryptocarpa
What is the common name of Hydrocotyle cryptocarpa?
Cryptocarpa pennywort
What type of plant is Hydrocotyle cryptocarpa?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2856007: Based on the initial data import
Carlos Luigi Spegazzini (1858-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speg.' in the authors string.