Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
pedicellosa
ID:
727203

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell. ex Benth.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 341 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726536

Common Names

  • Hydrocotyle Pedicellosa
  • Pedicellosa Hydrocotyle
  • Pedicellosa Hoya

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Description

Hydrocotyle pedicellosa (also called Stalked 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 pedicellosa is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and as a ground cover in gardens. It is known to help reduce stress and anxiety, and can also help purify the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hydrocotyle pedicellosa 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, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrocotyle pedicellosa 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 pedicellosa

Hydrocotyle pedicellosa is native to tropical Africa and Asia.

Hydrocotyle pedicellosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle pedicellosa?

Hydrocotyle pedicellosa

What are the common names of Hydrocotyle pedicellosa?

Stalked pennywort

What is the growth rate of Hydrocotyle pedicellosa?

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:843634-1: Based on the initial data import