Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
vulgaris
ID:
727298

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 234 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726631

Common Names

  • Common Marsh Pennywort
  • Hydrocotyle vulgaris
  • Common Pennywort

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Description

Hydrocotyle vulgaris (also called Common 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 vulgaris is used in aquariums as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hydrocotyle vulgaris 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 vulgaris 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 vulgaris

Hydrocotyle vulgaris is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Asia, Africa, and South America.

Hydrocotyle vulgaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle vulgaris?

Hydrocotyle vulgaris

What is the common name of Hydrocotyle vulgaris?

Marsh pennywort

Where is Hydrocotyle vulgaris found?

It is found in wetlands, marshes, and other wet areas in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

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