Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
simulans
ID:
1541812

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J.Perkins

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 437(2): 67. 2020

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000023218

Common Names

  • Hydrocotyle simulans
  • Simulating Hydrocotyle
  • Simulating Star-grass

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Description

Hydrocotyle simulans (also called Simulating Hydrocotyle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It grows up to 1 m tall and has small white flowers. It is found in wet meadows and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrocotyle simulans is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hydrocotyle simulans is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrocotyle simulans is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by division in spring or summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Hydrocotyle simulans

Hydrocotyle simulans is found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Hydrocotyle simulans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle simulans?

Hydrocotyle simulans

What is the natural habitat of Hydrocotyle simulans?

Hydrocotyle simulans is native to moist, shady areas in tropical regions

What is the growth habit of Hydrocotyle simulans?

Hydrocotyle simulans is an evergreen perennial herb that grows to a height of up to 6 inches

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,