Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
hitchcockii
ID:
1069629

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose ex Mathias

Source:
tro

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 2: 211 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001068967

Common Names

  • Hydrocotyle Hitchcockii
  • Hydrocotyle
  • Hitchcockii

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Description

Hydrocotyle hitchcockii (also called Hitchcock's Hydrocotyle, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to East Africa, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrocotyle hitchcockii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hydrocotyle hitchcockii are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons, and the first true leaves are divided into three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrocotyle hitchcockii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 18-20°C. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant should be kept in a bright, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Hydrocotyle hitchcockii

Hydrocotyle hitchcockii can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, including the UK, and also in parts of Asia.

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 tro-1703602: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Mildred Esther Mathias (1906-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mathias' in the authors string.