Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Br.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 130: 211 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726415
Common Names
- Fean's Marsh Pennywort
- Marsh Pennywort
- Water Pennywort
Description
Hydrocotyle feaniana (also called Brazilian Pennywort, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to South America. It has small, round leaves and grows in shallow water, often in marshes and ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Hydrocotyle feaniana 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
The flower of Hydrocotyle feaniana is small, white and has 5 petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hydrocotyle feaniana can be propagated through seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Hydrocotyle feaniana
Hydrocotyle feaniana is native to tropical Africa and Asia.
Hydrocotyle feaniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle feaniana?
Hydrocotyle feaniana
What is the common name of Hydrocotyle feaniana?
Fean's pennywort
What type of plant is Hydrocotyle feaniana?
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,