Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
727228

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Wright

Source:
ksu

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Anales Acad. Ci. Med. Habana 6: 97. 1869 [15 Sep 1869]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726561

Common Names

  • Hydrocotyle pygmaea
  • Pygmy Pennywort
  • Dwarf Pennywort

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Description

Hydrocotyle pygmaea (also called Pygmy pennywort, among many other common names) is a small aquatic plant native to tropical regions of the world. It is a creeping plant with small, round leaves and can be found in shallow water or on damp ground. It is found in the wetlands of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrocotyle pygmaea 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 pygmaea 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrocotyle pygmaea 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 pygmaea

Hydrocotyle pygmaea can be found in shallow water bodies such as ponds, lakes, and streams in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Hydrocotyle pygmaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle pygmaea?

Hydrocotyle pygmaea

What are the common names of Hydrocotyle pygmaea?

Pygmy pennywort

What is the growth rate of Hydrocotyle pygmaea?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2856258: Based on the initial data import
Charles Wright (1811-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Wright' in the authors string.