Hydrocotyle paludosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paludosa
ID:
727200
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.R.Bean
Source:
ksu
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 6: 545 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726533
Common Names
- Hydrocotyle Paludosa
- Paludosa Hydrocotyle
- Paludosa Hoya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hydrocotyle paludosa (also called Marsh pennywort, 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 paludosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hydrocotyle paludosa are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and small, round leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hydrocotyle paludosa 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 paludosa
Hydrocotyle paludosa is native to tropical Africa and Asia.
Hydrocotyle paludosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle paludosa?
Hydrocotyle paludosa
What are the common names of Hydrocotyle paludosa?
Marsh pennywort
What is the growth rate of Hydrocotyle paludosa?
Fast
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
Anthony Bean (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Bean' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60426549-2: Based on the initial data import