Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
dissecta
ID:
727070

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nov.-Zel. 1: 84 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726403

Common Names

  • Marsh Pennywort
  • Cutleaf Pennywort
  • Water Pennywort

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Description

Hydrocotyle dissecta (also called Dissected 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 dissecta 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 dissecta has small white flowers that are arranged in umbels. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have small, rounded leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrocotyle dissecta 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 dissecta

Hydrocotyle dissecta is native to tropical Africa and Asia.

Hydrocotyle dissecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle dissecta?

Hydrocotyle dissecta

What is the common name of Hydrocotyle dissecta?

Dissected pennywort

What type of plant is Hydrocotyle dissecta?

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,