Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
himalaica
ID:
1220578

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.K.Mukh.

Source:
tro

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Indian Forester 95: 470 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219916

Common Names

  • Hydrocotyle himalaica
  • Himalayan Hydrocotyle
  • Himalayan Hydrocotyle Plant

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Description

Hydrocotyle himalaica (also called Himalayan Marshpennywort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering herb in the Apiaceae family. It is native to India and Nepal, and is found in wetland habitats. It has a low-growing, mat-forming habit, and its leaves are simple and alternate. Its flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrocotyle himalaica is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hydrocotyle himalaica sub. mukherjeeana Farille & Lachard
Hydrocotyle himalaica sub. himalaica

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hydrocotyle himalaica is a white-greenish color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like structure.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrocotyle himalaica is an annual that can be propagated from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Deadheading is recommended to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Hydrocotyle himalaica

Hydrocotyle himalaica is native to the Himalayas.

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