Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
gunnerifolia
ID:
727105

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 2: 189 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726438

Common Names

  • Gunner's Marsh Pennywort
  • Marsh Pennywort
  • Water Pennywort

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Description

Hydrocotyle gunnerifolia (also called Gunner's 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 gunnerifolia is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and as a ground cover in gardens. It is known to help reduce stress and anxiety, and can also help purify the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hydrocotyle gunnerifolia 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 gunnerifolia 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 gunnerifolia

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

Hydrocotyle gunnerifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle gunnerifolia?

Hydrocotyle gunnerifolia

What is the common name of Hydrocotyle gunnerifolia?

Gunner's pennywort

What type of plant is Hydrocotyle gunnerifolia?

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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