Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Mend.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Novon 23: 203 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342644
Common Names
- Felipae Hydrocotyle
- Felipae Hydrocotyle Plant
- Hydrocotyle Plant
Description
Hydrocotyle felipae (also called Felipe's Marshpennywort, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Araliaceae. It is found in Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina. It is a small, perennial herb with a creeping stem and small, white flowers. It grows in wet, marshy areas, along streams and rivers, and in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hydrocotyle felipae is used to make a tea that is said to have calming effects and is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hydrocotyle felipae has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and narrow, grass-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hydrocotyle felipae is an evergreen herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Hydrocotyle felipae
Hydrocotyle felipae is native to Brazil.
Hydrocotyle felipae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle felipae?
Hydrocotyle felipae
What is the common name of Hydrocotyle felipae?
Felipae Hydrocotyle
What is the natural habitat of Hydrocotyle felipae?
Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests
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,