Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
leucocephala
ID:
727146

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cham. & Schltdl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 1: 364 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726479

Common Names

  • White-Head Marsh Pennywort
  • Marsh Pennywort
  • Water Pennywort

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Synonyms

  • Hydrocotyle dux Vell. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle emarginata Vell. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle hazenii Rose [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle leucocephala minuta (Pohl ex DC.) Urb. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle leucocephala obtusiloba Urb. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle leucocephala truncatiloba Urb. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle minuta Pohl ex DC. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle multicaulis Pohl ex DC. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle polyrhiza DC. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle maxonii Rose [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle leucocephala peltata Urb. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle leucocephala intermedia Urb. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle leucocephala villosa Urb. [unknown]

Description

Hydrocotyle leucocephala (also called White-headed 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 leucocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hydrocotyle leucocephala 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 leucocephala is an aquatic plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It requires moist soil and full sun or partial shade. It is best to plant the seeds in a shallow container of water and keep the water level consistent. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into small sections and replanted in the same container or a new container.

Where to Find Hydrocotyle leucocephala

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

Hydrocotyle leucocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle leucocephala?

Hydrocotyle leucocephala

What is the common name of Hydrocotyle leucocephala?

White-headed Marshpennywort

What is the natural habitat of Hydrocotyle leucocephala?

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

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2856150: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.