Status:
valid
Authors:
(Urb.) Malme
Source:
tro
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 3(13): 5 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251132
Common Names
- Hydrocotyle
- Exigua Hydrocotyle
- Exigua Hydrocotyle
Description
Hydrocotyle exigua (also called Small Hydrocotyle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often near streams.
Uses & Benefits
Hydrocotyle exigua is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and aquariums. It is known for its attractive foliage and is easy to care for.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hydrocotyle exigua has small, white flowers that grow in clusters on the tips of the stems. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hydrocotyle exigua can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Hydrocotyle exigua
Hydrocotyle exigua can be found in tropical regions of South America.
Hydrocotyle exigua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle exigua?
Hydrocotyle exigua
What is the common name of Hydrocotyle exigua?
Exiguous hydrocotyle
What is the natural habitat of Hydrocotyle exigua?
Hydrocotyle exigua is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America
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,