Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
hispidula
ID:
727118

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
ksu

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 1: 283 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726451

Common Names

  • Hispid Marsh Pennywort
  • Marsh Pennywort
  • Water Pennywort

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Synonyms

  • Hydrocotyle hispidula tenella Benth. [unknown]

Description

Hydrocotyle hispidula (also called Hispid 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 hispidula 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 hispidula 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 hispidula 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 hispidula

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

Hydrocotyle hispidula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle hispidula?

Hydrocotyle hispidula

What type of plant is Hydrocotyle hispidula?

Aquatic herb

Where is Hydrocotyle hispidula found?

India

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,