Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
nubigena
ID:
1278414

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lucas Rodr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Revista Biol. Trop. 8: 69. 1960

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277752

Common Names

  • Hydrocotyle nubigena
  • Cloudy Hydrocotyle
  • Cloudy Marshpennywort

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Description

Hydrocotyle nubigena (also called Nubigena Hydrocotyle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It is a low-growing plant with white to pink flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands, meadows, and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrocotyle nubigena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to provide shade and to attract birds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hydrocotyle nubigena is a small, white, fluffy flower. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrocotyle nubigena is a hardy perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.

Where to Find Hydrocotyle nubigena

Hydrocotyle nubigena is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.

Hydrocotyle nubigena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle nubigena?

Hydrocotyle nubigena

What is the common name of Hydrocotyle nubigena?

Cloudy hydrocotyle

Where is Hydrocotyle nubigena native to?

Central and South America

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 tro-50295803: Based on the initial data import
Rafael Lucas Rodríguez (1915-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lucas Rodr.' in the authors string.