Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
muscosa
ID:
727182

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br. ex A.Rich.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Ann. Gén. Sci. Phys. 4: 208 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726515

Common Names

  • Hydrocotyle muscosa
  • Mossy Pennywort
  • Muscosa Hydrocotyle

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Synonyms

  • Hydrocotyle tripartita muscosa (R.Br. ex A.Rich.) Benth. [unknown]

Description

Hydrocotyle muscosa (also called Mossy 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 muscosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hydrocotyle muscosa 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 muscosa 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 muscosa

Hydrocotyle muscosa is native to tropical Africa and Asia.

Hydrocotyle muscosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle muscosa?

Hydrocotyle muscosa

What are the common names of Hydrocotyle muscosa?

Mossy pennywort

What is the growth rate of Hydrocotyle muscosa?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2856200: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.