Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
laxiflora
ID:
1416458

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 61 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428923

Common Names

  • Hydrocotyle laxiflora
  • Creeping Pennywort
  • Creeping Marshpennywort

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Description

Hydrocotyle laxiflora (also called Slender Marshpennywort, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in wet meadows, marshes and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrocotyle laxiflora is used medicinally as an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hydrocotyle laxiflora is a small, white to pinkish-purple in color. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrocotyle laxiflora is an easy-to-grow, low-maintenance perennial. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or fall.

Where to Find Hydrocotyle laxiflora

Hydrocotyle laxiflora can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Hydrocotyle laxiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle laxiflora?

Hydrocotyle laxiflora

What is the common name of Hydrocotyle laxiflora?

Creeping Pennywort

What is the natural habitat of Hydrocotyle laxiflora?

It is found in moist areas, such as near streams, ponds, and marshes.

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:843567-1: Based on the initial data import