Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
yabei
ID:
727302

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
ksu

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 24: 243 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000726635

Common Names

  • Yabe's Marsh Pennywort
  • Hydrocotyle yabei
  • Yabe's Pennywort

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Description

Hydrocotyle yabei (also called Yabe'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 yabei 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 yabei 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrocotyle yabei 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 yabei

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

Hydrocotyle yabei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydrocotyle yabei?

Hydrocotyle yabei

What is the common name of Hydrocotyle yabei?

Yabe's pennywort

Where is Hydrocotyle yabei 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,