Scientific Name: Hydrocotyle tripartita
Common Name: slender pennywort
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Araliaceae
Form Description: Small, slender, perennial herb. The leaves resemble Italian parsley. They are almost circular but are divided into three leaflets, which are often lobed. Leaves are glossy and 4-20mm wide.
Flowers: Insignificant.
Fruit: Mericarp
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Habitat Notes
Swamps, soaks and riparian areas.
General Notes
May be a suitable lawn alternative in moist areas.
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
As collection is tedious propagation is generally by division, which is easy, or from cuttings.
Seed Treatment Method
Standard Scatter seed thinly on to damp potting mix. Hold seed in place by covering with more potting mix to approximately the depth of the seed size.
Seed Treatment Notes
No treatment required.
Cutting & Division Information
Propagate from cuttings, or by division of rhizomes, which is easy. Rooted segments may be heeled in to their final positions so long as they are kept well-watered until established.