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Hydrocotyle verticillata Thunb.
| Family Name: | Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) |
| Synonyms: | Hydrocotyle vulgaris (Thunb.) Pers. var. verticillata, Hydrocotyle vulgaris Urb. var. pluriradiata |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Aquatic & Hydrophyte (Waterside / Marginal), Creeper, Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A herbaceous groundcover, it has a creeping growth habit. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The leaves are alternately arranged along the stem. The leaf blade is orbicular-peltate in shape and can grow up to 6cm wide with a crenate margin. The leaf petioles are slender and grow 5 to 20cm in length. |
| Stems | The stem is slender and has a creeping growth habit. |
| Flowers | The flowers are borne on an inflorescence up to 12cm long which are arranged in whorls. The flowers are white. |
| Cultivation | It is suitable for use in aquariums as a foreground plant and is best grown under full sun or bright lightning in aquarium conditions. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Riverine, Pond / Lake / River, Aquarium / Aquascape |
| Thematic Landscaping | Water Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Waterlogged Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting (Herbaceous) |
| Propagation Method Remarks | Stem cuttings with at least 2 nodes can be used to propagate the plant. |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
|---|---|
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
| Foliar Margin | Crenate |
| Foliar Base | Peltate |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
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Others
| Master ID | 31865 |
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| Species ID | 6266 |
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