Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
moschata
ID:
727174

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Forst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ins. Austr. : 22 (1786)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726507

Common Names

  • Hydrocotyle moschata
  • Musk Pennywort
  • Moschata Hydrocotyle

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Synonyms

  • Hydrocotyle capitata Banks & Sol. ex A.Rich. [invalid]
  • Hydrocotyle colorata Colenso [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle compacta A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle moschata parvifolia Carse [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides Colenso [illegitimate]
  • Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides laciniata Kirk [unknown]

Description

Hydrocotyle moschata (also called Musk-scented marshpennywort, among many other common names) is a small, aquatic plant with a creeping, rooting stem and round, kidney-shaped leaves. It is native to North America and typically grows in shallow water or wet soil.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrocotyle moschata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hydrocotyle moschata 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 moschata 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 moschata

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

Hydrocotyle moschata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle moschata?

Hydrocotyle moschata

What are the common names of Hydrocotyle moschata?

Marsh pennywort, water pennywort

What is the growth rate of Hydrocotyle moschata?

Fast

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-2856193: Based on the initial data import
Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.