Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
peltiformis
ID:
1580616

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Li & H.Li

Source:

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
J. Syst. Evol. 51: 223 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200026063

Common Names

  • Peltiformis Marshpennywort
  • Hydrocotyle Peltiformis
  • Peltiformis Hydrocotyle

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Description

Hydrocotyle peltiformis (also called Peltiform Hydrocotyle, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests. It is a popular ornamental shrub, and is also used for its edible fruit.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrocotyle peltiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hydrocotyle peltiformis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a round, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrocotyle peltiformis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist medium. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.

Where to Find Hydrocotyle peltiformis

Hydrocotyle peltiformis can be found in Colombia.

Hydrocotyle peltiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle peltiformis?

Hydrocotyle peltiformis

What is the common name of Hydrocotyle peltiformis?

Shield Pennywort

What is the natural habitat of Hydrocotyle peltiformis?

It is found in wet soils, shallow water, and marshy areas

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,