Hydrocotyle heteromeria - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heteromeria
ID:
727110
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Rich.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1820
Citation Micro:
Ann. Gén. Sci. Phys. 4: 200 (1820)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726443
Common Names
- Heteromerous Marsh Pennywort
- Marsh Pennywort
- Water Pennywort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hydrocotyle heteromeria (also called Heteromerous 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 heteromeria 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 heteromeria 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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Hydrocotyle heteromeria is an aquatic plant, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done in the spring or fall, and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist, but not wet, and provide adequate light and humidity.
Where to Find Hydrocotyle heteromeria
Hydrocotyle heteromeria can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Hydrocotyle heteromeria FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle heteromeria?
Hydrocotyle heteromeria
What type of plant is Hydrocotyle heteromeria?
Aquatic herb
Where is Hydrocotyle heteromeria found?
China
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2856085: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.