Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
novae-zeelandiae
ID:
727189

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 67 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726522

Common Names

  • Hydrocotyle novae-zeelandiae
  • New Zealand Pennywort
  • Novae-Zeelandiae Hydrocotyle

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Description

Hydrocotyle novae-zeelandiae (also called New Zealand 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 Zealand and typically grows in shallow water or wet soil.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrocotyle novae-zeelandiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hydrocotyle novae-zelandiae var. involucrata (Colenso) Allan
Hydrocotyle novae-zelandiae var. robusta (Kirk) Cheeseman
Hydrocotyle novaezeelandiae var. lobulata Kirk
Hydrocotyle novae-zeelandiae var. novae-zeelandiae
Hydrocotyle novaezeelandiae var. montana Kirk
Hydrocotyle novaezeelandiae var. involucrata (Colenso) Allan

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hydrocotyle novae-zeelandiae 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 novae-zeelandiae 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 novae-zeelandiae

Hydrocotyle novae-zeelandiae is native to New Zealand.

Hydrocotyle novae-zeelandiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle novae-zeelandiae?

Hydrocotyle novae-zeelandiae

What are the common names of Hydrocotyle novae-zeelandiae?

New Zealand pennywort

What is the growth rate of Hydrocotyle novae-zeelandiae?

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,