Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
pterocarpa
ID:
727223

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Victorian Inst. Advancem. Sci. 1: 126 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726556

Common Names

  • Hydrocotyle Pterocarpa
  • Pterocarpa Hydrocotyle
  • Pterocarpa Hoya

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Description

Hydrocotyle pterocarpa (also called Winged 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 pterocarpa 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 pterocarpa 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 pterocarpa 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 pterocarpa

Hydrocotyle pterocarpa is native to tropical Africa and Asia.

Hydrocotyle pterocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle pterocarpa?

Hydrocotyle pterocarpa

What are the common names of Hydrocotyle pterocarpa?

Winged pennywort

What is the growth rate of Hydrocotyle pterocarpa?

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,

References