Hydrocotyle tetragonocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tetragonocarpa
ID:
727268
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge
Source:
ksu
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 1: 284 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726601
Common Names
- Hydrocotyle tetragonocarpa
- Four-angled Marsh Pennywort
- Four-angled Pennywort
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Hydrocotyle tetragonocarpa (also called Four-angled 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 tetragonocarpa is used as an ornamental plant and as a hedge. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hydrocotyle tetragonocarpa 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hydrocotyle tetragonocarpa can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist soil and partial shade. It can be grown in aquariums or in moist soil in a pot.
Where to Find Hydrocotyle tetragonocarpa
Hydrocotyle tetragonocarpa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Asia, Africa, and South America.
Hydrocotyle tetragonocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle tetragonocarpa?
Hydrocotyle tetragonocarpa
What is the common name of Hydrocotyle tetragonocarpa?
Four-angled Marshpennywort
What is the natural habitat of Hydrocotyle tetragonocarpa?
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
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:843723-1: Based on the initial data import