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Hydrocotyle moschata

Hairy Pennywort, Musky Marshpennywort
Also known as: Hydrocotyle colorata Colenso +4 more
  • Hydrocotyle colorata Colenso
  • Hydrocotyle compacta A.Rich.
  • Hydrocotyle hirsuta var. moschata (G.Forst.) Spreng.
  • Hydrocotyle moschata var. parvifolia Carse
  • Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides var. laciniata Kirk
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Araliaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Hydrocotyle moschata (commonly known as Hairy Pennywort or Musky marshpennywort) is a herbaceous perennial within the Araliaceae family. It naturally occurs in Australasia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
New Zealand
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Chatham Is., Kermadec Is., New Zealand North, New Zealand South

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
California, Great Britain, Ireland

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