Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
lanipes
ID:
727137

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb. & Ekman

Source:
ksu

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 22A(10): 42 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726470

Common Names

  • Lanipes Marsh Pennywort
  • Marsh Pennywort
  • Water Pennywort

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Description

Hydrocotyle lanipes (also called Barefoot 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 lanipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hydrocotyle lanipes 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 lanipes 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 lanipes

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

Hydrocotyle lanipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle lanipes?

Hydrocotyle lanipes

What is the common name of Hydrocotyle lanipes?

Floating Pennywort

What is the natural habitat of Hydrocotyle lanipes?

It is found in shallow water, marshes, and wet ditches

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

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:125164-2: Based on the initial data import