Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
spinulifera
ID:
1518195

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J.Perkins

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 29:57:00. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005016

Common Names

  • Hydrocotyle spinulifera
  • Spinulifera Hydrocotyle
  • Hydrocotyle

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Description

Hydrocotyle spinulifera (also called Spiny Marshpennywort, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows in damp, open areas, such as swamps, floodplains, and along the edges of rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrocotyle spinulifera is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hydrocotyle spinulifera has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers that are clustered in groups of three to five. The flowers are followed by small, round, brown seed capsules that contain small, black, oval seeds. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves that are slightly toothed and have a dull sheen.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrocotyle spinulifera is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate drought and is moderately salt tolerant.

Where to Find Hydrocotyle spinulifera

Hydrocotyle spinulifera is native to tropical America and is found in wet areas, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows. It is also found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Hydrocotyle spinulifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle spinulifera?

Hydrocotyle spinulifera

What is the family of Hydrocotyle spinulifera?

Araliaceae

What is the native range of Hydrocotyle spinulifera?

Asia

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,