Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
javanica
ID:
727136

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Dissertatio Botanica de Hydrocotyle 1798

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726469

Common Names

  • Java Marsh Pennywort
  • Marsh Pennywort
  • Water Pennywort

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Synonyms

  • Hydrocotyle globata Blume [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle heyneana Wall. [invalid]
  • Hydrocotyle hispida D.Don [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle nepalensis Hook. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle novoguineensis Warb. [valid]
  • Hydrocotyle strigosa Buch.-Ham. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle sundaica Blume [valid]
  • Hydrocotyle versteegii Hemsl. [valid]
  • Hydrocotyle zeylanica DC. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle javanica podantha (Molk.) C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle podantha Molk. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle polycephala Wight & Arn. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle hirsuta Blume [illegitimate]
  • Hydrocotyle javanica laxa Masam. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle javanica polycephala (Wight & Arn.) Masam. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle javanica Zoll. [illegitimate]

Description

Hydrocotyle javanica (also called Javanese 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 javanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hydrocotyle javanica has small white flowers that are arranged in umbels. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have small, rounded leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrocotyle javanica is a tropical plant that is native to Southeast Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Divide the plant into several sections and replant in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Hydrocotyle javanica

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

Hydrocotyle javanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle javanica?

Hydrocotyle javanica

What type of plant is Hydrocotyle javanica?

Aquatic herb

Where is Hydrocotyle javanica found?

Indonesia

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