Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
geraniifolia
ID:
727095

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Victorian Inst. Advancem. Sci. 1: 126 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726428

Common Names

  • Geranium-Leaf Marsh Pennywort
  • Marsh Pennywort
  • Water Pennywort

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Description

Hydrocotyle geraniifolia (also called Geranium-leaved 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 geraniifolia 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 geraniifolia is small, white and has 5 petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrocotyle geraniifolia 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 geraniifolia

Hydrocotyle geraniifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Hydrocotyle geraniifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle geraniifolia?

Hydrocotyle geraniifolia

What is the common name of Hydrocotyle geraniifolia?

Geranium-leaved pennywort

What type of plant is Hydrocotyle geraniifolia?

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,