Hydrocotyle new-guinensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
new-guinensis
ID:
727185
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Hiroe
Source:
ksu
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Umbell. World : 159 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726518
Common Names
- Hydrocotyle new-guinensis
- New Guinea Pennywort
- New-Guinensis Hydrocotyle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hydrocotyle new-guinensis (also called New Guinea 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 New Guinea and typically grows in shallow water or wet soil.
Uses & Benefits
Hydrocotyle new-guinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hydrocotyle new-guinensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hydrocotyle new-guinensis 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 new-guinensis
Hydrocotyle new-guinensis is native to tropical Africa and Asia.
Hydrocotyle new-guinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle new-guinensis?
Hydrocotyle new-guinensis
What are the common names of Hydrocotyle new-guinensis?
New Guinea pennywort
What is the growth rate of Hydrocotyle new-guinensis?
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
Minosuke Hiroe (1914-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Hiroe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:843618-1: Based on the initial data import