Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
poeppigii
ID:
727219

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 667 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726552

Common Names

  • Hydrocotyle Poeppigii
  • Poeppigii Hydrocotyle
  • Poeppigii Hoya

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Synonyms

  • Hydrocotyle lechleri Phil. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle uliginosa Phil. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle poeppigii poeppigii [unknown]

Description

Hydrocotyle poeppigii (also called Poeppig's 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 South America and typically grows in shallow water or wet soil.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrocotyle poeppigii 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 poeppigii 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 poeppigii can be propagated by division of the rootstock or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot in full sun or light shade.

Where to Find Hydrocotyle poeppigii

Hydrocotyle poeppigii is native to tropical South America.

Hydrocotyle poeppigii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle poeppigii?

Hydrocotyle poeppigii

What are the common names of Hydrocotyle poeppigii?

Poeppig's pennywort

What is the growth rate of Hydrocotyle poeppigii?

Moderate

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,