Status:
valid
Authors:
A.R.Bean
Source:
ksu
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 6: 539 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726402
Common Names
- Hydrocotyle dipleura
- Two-Ribbed Pennywort
- Dipleura Hydrocotyle
Description
Hydrocotyle dipleura (also called Two-lobed 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 dipleura 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 dipleura 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 dipleura 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 dipleura
Hydrocotyle dipleura is native to tropical Africa and Asia.
Hydrocotyle dipleura FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle dipleura?
Hydrocotyle dipleura
What is the common name of Hydrocotyle dipleura?
Two-winged pennywort
What type of plant is Hydrocotyle dipleura?
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,