Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 2: 128 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726434
Common Names
- Grammatocarpa Marsh Pennywort
- Marsh Pennywort
- Water Pennywort
Description
Hydrocotyle grammatocarpa (also called Grammatocarpous 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 grammatocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and as a ground cover in gardens. It has a calming effect and is known to reduce stress and anxiety.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hydrocotyle grammatocarpa 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 grammatocarpa 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 grammatocarpa
Hydrocotyle grammatocarpa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Hydrocotyle grammatocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle grammatocarpa?
Hydrocotyle grammatocarpa
What is the common name of Hydrocotyle grammatocarpa?
Grammatocarpa pennywort
What type of plant is Hydrocotyle grammatocarpa?
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,