Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
lopeziae
ID:
1330191

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Mend.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Novon 23: 205 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342645

Common Names

  • Lopeziae Hydrocotyle
  • Lopeziae Hydrocotyle Plant
  • Hydrocotyle Plant

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Description

Hydrocotyle lopeziae (also called Lopez's Marshpennywort, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Araliaceae. It is found in Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina. It is a small, perennial herb with a creeping stem and small, white flowers. It grows in wet, marshy areas, along streams and rivers, and in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrocotyle lopeziae is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make a tea that is said to have calming effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hydrocotyle lopeziae has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrocotyle lopeziae is an evergreen herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Hydrocotyle lopeziae

Hydrocotyle lopeziae is found in Brazil.

Hydrocotyle lopeziae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle lopeziae?

Hydrocotyle lopeziae

What is the common name of Hydrocotyle lopeziae?

Lopeziae Hydrocotyle

What is the natural habitat of Hydrocotyle lopeziae?

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

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

Jerónimo Moisés Mendoza (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Mend.' in the authors string.