Hydrocotyle wilfordii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wilfordii
ID:
727301
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxim.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 31: 45 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726634
Common Names
- Wilford's Marsh Pennywort
- Hydrocotyle wilfordii
- Wilford's Pennywort
Searching for Hydrocotyle wilfordii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hydrocotyle wilfordii (also called Wilford's 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 wilfordii 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
The flower of Hydrocotyle wilfordii is yellow with a red center, and the seed is a small, round capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.
Searching for Hydrocotyle wilfordii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hydrocotyle wilfordii 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 wilfordii
Hydrocotyle wilfordii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Asia, Africa, and South America.
Hydrocotyle wilfordii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle wilfordii?
Hydrocotyle wilfordii
What is the common name of Hydrocotyle wilfordii?
Wilford's pennywort
Where is Hydrocotyle wilfordii 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
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:843772-1: Based on the initial data import