Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
serendipita
ID:
1580570

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J.Perkins

Source:

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Telopea 20: 270 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200026019

Common Names

  • Serendipita Marshpennywort
  • Hydrocotyle Serendipita
  • Serendipita Hydrocotyle

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Description

Hydrocotyle serendipita (also called Serendip Hydrocotyle, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests. It is a popular ornamental shrub, and is also used for its edible fruit.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrocotyle serendipita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hydrocotyle serendipita is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a round, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrocotyle serendipita is a fast-growing evergreen perennial that can reach up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Hydrocotyle serendipita

Hydrocotyle serendipita can be found in Sri Lanka.

Hydrocotyle serendipita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle serendipita?

Hydrocotyle serendipita

What is the common name of Hydrocotyle serendipita?

Serendipity Pennywort

What is the natural habitat of Hydrocotyle serendipita?

It is found in wet soils, shallow water, and marshy areas

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,