Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
juanae
ID:
1580568

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Mend.

Source:

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Novon 23: 204 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200026017

Common Names

  • Juanae Marshpennywort
  • Hydrocotyle Juanae
  • Juanae Hydrocotyle

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Description

Hydrocotyle juanae (also called Juana's Hydrocotyle, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests. It is a popular ornamental shrub, and is also used for its edible fruit.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrocotyle juanae is used as a groundcover in gardens and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hydrocotyle juanae is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a round, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrocotyle juanae is a fast-growing evergreen perennial that can reach up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Hydrocotyle juanae

Hydrocotyle juanae can be found in Colombia.

Hydrocotyle juanae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle juanae?

Hydrocotyle juanae

What is the common name of Hydrocotyle juanae?

Juana's Pennywort

What is the natural habitat of Hydrocotyle juanae?

It is found in wet soils, shallow water, and marshy areas

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,