Status:
valid
Authors:
(Urb.) Nery & Fiaschi
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 306(3, 57): 13. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200007874
Common Names
- Hydrocotyle quinqueradiata
- Quinqueradiata Hydrocotyle
- Hydrocotyle
Uses & Benefits
Hydrocotyle quinqueradiata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Hydrocotyle quinqueradiata is small, yellow in color and has three petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have yellow flowers.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hydrocotyle quinqueradiata is a low-growing, spreading perennial herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Hydrocotyle quinqueradiata
Hydrocotyle quinqueradiata is found in tropical regions of Central and South America.
Hydrocotyle quinqueradiata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle quinqueradiata?
Hydrocotyle quinqueradiata
What is the common name of Hydrocotyle quinqueradiata?
Five-rayed pennywort
What is the natural habitat of Hydrocotyle quinqueradiata?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and is found in moist areas, such as swamps and marshes.
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,