Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
torresiana
ID:
727272

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose & Standl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 17: 196 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726605

Common Names

  • Torres Pennywort
  • Hydrocotyle torresiana
  • Torres Marsh Pennywort

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Description

Hydrocotyle torresiana (also called Torres' 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 torresiana 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 torresiana 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 torresiana 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 torresiana

Hydrocotyle torresiana is native to Australia and New Guinea.

Hydrocotyle torresiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle torresiana?

Hydrocotyle torresiana

What is the common name of Hydrocotyle torresiana?

Torres Marshpennywort

What is the natural habitat of Hydrocotyle torresiana?

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-2856347: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.