Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Eichler
Source:
ksu
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Suppl. J. M. Black, Fl. S. Austral. , ed. 2: 248 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726425
Common Names
- Foveolate Marsh Pennywort
- Marsh Pennywort
- Water Pennywort
Description
Hydrocotyle foveolata (also called Foveolate 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 foveolata 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 foveolata 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 foveolata is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in the spring or summer and planting them in moist soil. Seeds can be sown in the spring or summer in moist soil and will germinate in a few weeks.
Where to Find Hydrocotyle foveolata
Hydrocotyle foveolata is native to tropical Africa and Asia.
Hydrocotyle foveolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle foveolata?
Hydrocotyle foveolata
What is the common name of Hydrocotyle foveolata?
Foveolate pennywort
What type of plant is Hydrocotyle foveolata?
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,