Status:
valid
Authors:
Turcz.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 22(II): 28 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726512
Common Names
- Hydrocotyle muriculata
- Spiny-Fruited Pennywort
- Muriculata Hydrocotyle
Description
Hydrocotyle muriculata (also called Rough-fruited 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 muriculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hydrocotyle muriculata has small white flowers that are arranged in umbels. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have small, rounded leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hydrocotyle muriculata 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 muriculata
Hydrocotyle muriculata is native to tropical Africa and Asia.
Hydrocotyle muriculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle muriculata?
Hydrocotyle muriculata
What are the common names of Hydrocotyle muriculata?
Rough pennywort
What is the growth rate of Hydrocotyle muriculata?
Moderate
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,