Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
tro
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 60 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281531
Common Names
- Hydrocotyle langsdorffii
- Hydrocotyle langsdorffii
- Hydrocotyle langsdorffii
Description
Hydrocotyle langsdorffii (also called Langsdorff's Hydrocotyle, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to South America. It has a single stem, with a few branches, and grows to a height of about 10 cm. Its leaves are linear-lanceolate, and its flowers are white and fragrant. It grows in open grasslands and in areas with sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Hydrocotyle langsdorffii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, pain, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hydrocotyle langsdorffii is small and yellow. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hydrocotyle langsdorffii is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divided plants should be planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the divided plants moist until they are established.
Where to Find Hydrocotyle langsdorffii
Hydrocotyle langsdorffii is native to Mexico. It can be found in dry, sandy soils in open areas.
Hydrocotyle langsdorffii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle langsdorffii?
Hydrocotyle langsdorffii
What is the common name of Hydrocotyle langsdorffii?
Langsdorff's Marshpennywort
What is the natural habitat of Hydrocotyle langsdorffii?
Hydrocotyle langsdorffii is found in moist forests of South America.
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,