Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hydrocotyle
ID:
650799

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 6: 469 bis (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000650131



Common Names

  • Hydrocotyle Diplaspis
  • Foamflower
  • False Foxglove


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Description

Diplaspis hydrocotyle (also called Water-Cress Diplaspis, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial shrub with bright yellow flowers. It is native to California and grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils. It can be found in coastal scrub and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Diplaspis hydrocotyle is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and sore throats. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and pots.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplaspis hydrocotyle is yellow and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplaspis hydrocotyle is a small to medium-sized evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium.

Where to Find Diplaspis hydrocotyle

Diplaspis hydrocotyle is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Diplaspis hydrocotyle FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplaspis hydrocotyle?

Diplaspis hydrocotyle

What is the common name of Diplaspis hydrocotyle?

Hydrocotyle Diplaspis

What is the natural habitat of Diplaspis hydrocotyle?

Tropical deciduous forest

Species in the Diplaspis genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

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