Hydrocotyle novae-zeelandiae
New Zealand Pennywort
Also known as: Hydrocotyle alsophila Colenso +3 more
- Hydrocotyle alsophila Colenso
- Hydrocotyle amoena Colenso
- Hydrocotyle dichondrifolia A.Cunn.
- Hydrocotyle intermixta Colenso
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Araliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Hydrocotyle novae-zeelandiae (commonly known as New Zealand Pennywort) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Araliaceae family. Originating in the Antarctic botanical region and Australasia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ANTARCTIC, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
New Zealand, Subantarctic Islands
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Antipodean Is., Chatham Is., Macquarie Is., New Zealand North, New Zealand South
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Great Britain
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms