Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
pseudoboliviana
ID:
1326261

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Mend.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Revista Soc. Boliv. Bot. 7: 68 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338715

Common Names

  • Hydrocotyle Pseudoboliviana
  • Pseudoboliviana Hydrocotyle
  • Hydrocotyle

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Description

Hydrocotyle pseudoboliviana (also called Pseudo-Bolivian hydrocotyle, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial native to Bolivia. It has a single, thin, cylindrical stem with a single leaf at its apex. It is found growing in moist, shady forests at elevations of 500 to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrocotyle pseudoboliviana is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hydrocotyle pseudoboliviana has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrocotyle pseudoboliviana is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, sandy soils. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Hydrocotyle pseudoboliviana

Hydrocotyle pseudoboliviana is native to Bolivia and can be found in the departments of Beni, La Paz, and Santa Cruz.

Hydrocotyle pseudoboliviana FAQ

What is the common name of Hydrocotyle pseudoboliviana?

False Bolivian Hydrocotyle

Where is Hydrocotyle pseudoboliviana native to?

South America

What type of soil does Hydrocotyle pseudoboliviana prefer?

Moist, acidic soil

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

Jerónimo Moisés Mendoza (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Mend.' in the authors string.