Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
galapagensis
ID:
1069683

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
tro

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 38: 184 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001069021

Common Names

  • Hydrocotyle galapagensis
  • Galapagensis Hydrocotyle
  • Galapagos Marshpennywort

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Description

Hydrocotyle galapagensis (also called Galapagos Hydrocotyle, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to East Africa, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrocotyle galapagensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oil. The essential oil is used in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hydrocotyle galapagensis is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and oval in shape. The seedling has two seed leaves and a thin stem.

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Where to Find Hydrocotyle galapagensis

Hydrocotyle galapagensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Yunnan, Guangxi, and Guangdong.

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,

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