Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
phoenix
ID:
1580569

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J.Perkins

Source:

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Telopea 20: 42 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200026018

Common Names

  • Phoenix Marshpennywort
  • Hydrocotyle Phoenix
  • Phoenix Hydrocotyle

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Description

Hydrocotyle phoenix (also called Phoenix 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 phoenix is used as a groundcover in gardens and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hydrocotyle phoenix 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 phoenix is a fast-growing evergreen perennial that can reach up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Hydrocotyle phoenix

Hydrocotyle phoenix can be found in Colombia.

Hydrocotyle phoenix FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle phoenix?

Hydrocotyle phoenix

What is the common name of Hydrocotyle phoenix?

Phoenix Pennywort

What is the natural habitat of Hydrocotyle phoenix?

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,