Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br. ex Rich.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1820
Citation Micro:
Ann. Gen. Sci. Phys. iv. (1820) 213.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726559
Common Names
- Hydrocotyle Pusilla
- Pusilla Hydrocotyle
- Pusilla Hoya
Description
Hydrocotyle pusilla (also called Dwarf 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 pusilla 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 pusilla 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, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hydrocotyle pusilla 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 pusilla
Hydrocotyle pusilla is native to tropical Africa and Asia.
Hydrocotyle pusilla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle pusilla?
Hydrocotyle pusilla
What are the common names of Hydrocotyle pusilla?
Tiny pennywort
What is the growth rate of Hydrocotyle pusilla?
Slow
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,