Status:
valid
Authors:
Rusby
Source:
cmp
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Descr. S. Amer. Pl. : 73 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726435
Common Names
- Gooseberry-Leaf Marsh Pennywort
- Marsh Pennywort
- Water Pennywort
Description
Hydrocotyle grossulariifolia (also called Gooseberry-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 grossulariifolia is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and as a ground cover in gardens. It is known to help purify the air and reduce stress.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hydrocotyle grossulariifolia 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 grossulariifolia 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 grossulariifolia
Hydrocotyle grossulariifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Hydrocotyle grossulariifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle grossulariifolia?
Hydrocotyle grossulariifolia
What is the common name of Hydrocotyle grossulariifolia?
Gooseberry-leaved pennywort
What type of plant is Hydrocotyle grossulariifolia?
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,