Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
sulcata
ID:
727264

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.J.Webb & P.N.Johnson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 20: 165 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726597

Common Names

  • Hydrocotyle sulcata
  • Furrowed Marsh Pennywort
  • Furrowed Pennywort

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Description

Hydrocotyle sulcata (also called Sulcate marsh pennywort, among many other common names) is an 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 sulcata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hydrocotyle sulcata has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single cotyledon, a single pair of true leaves, and a single pair of stipules.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrocotyle sulcata 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 sulcata

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

Hydrocotyle sulcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle sulcata?

Hydrocotyle sulcata

What is the common name of Hydrocotyle sulcata?

Sulcate Marshpennywort

What is the natural habitat of Hydrocotyle sulcata?

It is found in moist areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows

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-2856333: Based on the initial data import
Colin James Webb (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Webb' in the authors string.
Peter Neville Johnson (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.N.Johnson' in the authors string.