Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
hydrocotylifolium
ID:
604662

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Lév. & Vaniot

Source:
cmp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 9: 441 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603994



Common Names

  • Hydrocotyle-leaved Saxifrage
  • Water Pennywort Saxifrage
  • Water Pennywort-leaved Saxifrage


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Description

Chrysosplenium hydrocotylifolium (also called Water-pennywort-leaved Golden Saxifrage, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial that is native to Eastern Asia. It has small, yellow-green flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It grows in damp, shady places, such as in forests, along stream banks, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysosplenium hydrocotylifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover plant, as it spreads quickly and is low-maintenance.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chrysosplenium hydrocotylifolium var. emeiense J.T.Pan
Chrysosplenium hydrocotylifolium var. guangdongense S.J.Xu & Z.X.Li

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chrysosplenium hydrocotylifolium has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysosplenium hydrocotylifolium is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to Japan. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full to partial shade. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, although this is not always reliable.

Where to Find Chrysosplenium hydrocotylifolium

Chrysosplenium hydrocotylifolium can be found in the Himalayas, China, and Japan.

Chrysosplenium hydrocotylifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysosplenium hydrocotylifolium?

Chrysosplenium hydrocotylifolium

What is the common name of Chrysosplenium hydrocotylifolium?

Hydrocotyle-leaved golden saxifrage

What type of plant is Chrysosplenium hydrocotylifolium?

Perennial herb

Species in the Chrysosplenium genus

Chrysosplenium absconditicapsulum, Chrysosplenium albertii, Chrysosplenium album, Chrysosplenium alpinum, Chrysosplenium alternifolium, Chrysosplenium americanum, Chrysosplenium axillare, Chrysosplenium baicalense, Chrysosplenium biondianum, Chrysosplenium carnosum, Chrysosplenium cavaleriei, Chrysosplenium chinense, Chrysosplenium davidianum, Chrysosplenium delavayi, Chrysosplenium dubium, Chrysosplenium echinus, Chrysosplenium fauriae, Chrysosplenium filipes, Chrysosplenium flagelliferum, Chrysosplenium flaviflorum, Chrysosplenium forrestii, Chrysosplenium funiushanensis, Chrysosplenium fuscopuncticulosum, Chrysosplenium giraldianum, Chrysosplenium glaberrimum, Chrysosplenium glechomifolium, Chrysosplenium glossophyllum, Chrysosplenium grayanum, Chrysosplenium griffithii, Chrysosplenium hebetatum, Chrysosplenium hydrocotylifolium, Chrysosplenium iowense, Chrysosplenium japonicum, Chrysosplenium jienningense, Chrysosplenium kamtschaticum, Chrysosplenium kiotense, Chrysosplenium lanuginosum, Chrysosplenium lectus-cochleae, Chrysosplenium lixianense, Chrysosplenium macranthum, Chrysosplenium macrophyllum, Chrysosplenium macrostemon, Chrysosplenium maximowiczii, Chrysosplenium microspermum, Chrysosplenium nagasei, Chrysosplenium nepalense, Chrysosplenium nudicaule, Chrysosplenium oppositifolium, Chrysosplenium ovalifolium, Chrysosplenium oxygraphoides,

Species in the Saxifragaceae family

Astilbe amabilis, Astilbe apoensis, Astilbe biternata, Astilbe crenatiloba, Astilbe formosa, Astilbe glaberrima, Astilbe grandis, Astilbe hachijoensis, Astilbe japonica, Astilbe khasiana, Astilbe longicarpa, Astilbe longipilosa, Astilbe macrocarpa, Astilbe macroflora, Astilbe microphylla, Astilbe okuyamae, Astilbe papuana, Astilbe philippinensis, Astilbe photeinophylla, Astilbe platyphylla, Astilbe rivularis, Astilbe rubra, Astilbe shikokiana, Astilbe simplicifolia, Astilbe thunbergii, Astilbe tsushimensis, Astilbe longipedicellata, Astilboides tabularis, Bensoniella oregona, Bergenia ciliata, Bergenia crassifolia, Bergenia emeiensis, Bergenia hissarica, Bergenia pacumbis, Bergenia purpurascens, Bergenia scopulosa, Bergenia stracheyi, Bergenia tianquanensis, Bergenia ugamica, Bolandra californica, Bolandra oregana, Boykinia aconitifolia, Boykinia intermedia, Boykinia lycoctonifolia, Boykinia major, Boykinia occidentalis, Boykinia richardsonii, Boykinia rotundifolia, Boykinia richardsonii, Boykinia cincinnata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2720169: Based on the initial data import
Eugène Vaniot (1846-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vaniot' in the authors string.
Augustin Abel Hector Léveillé (1864-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lév.' in the authors string.