Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
grossulariifolia
ID:
727102

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

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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.

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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,

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