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Largeleaf Pennywort (Hydrocotyle bonariensis)

Largeleaf Pennywort (Hydrocotyle bonariensis) is a vigorous perennial herb native to South America, often found in wet, sandy areas.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist; tolerates standing water.

Soil

Prefers moist, sandy soils. Tolerates a range of soil types.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 18-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Aquatic

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist; tolerates standing water.

Soil

Prefers moist, sandy soils. Tolerates a range of soil types.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 18-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Aquatic

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb, Creeper

Plant Category

Foliage

Plant Place Type

Ground, Groundcover

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Aquatic

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.1-0.3 m

Spread

1-3 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None in frost-free climates

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple, peltate

Flower Size

0.2-0.3 cm

Weed Status

Yes

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Synonyms
Hydrocotyle multiflora Ruiz & Pav.
Hydrocotyle pelviformis Gand.
Hydrocotyle petiolaris DC.
Hydrocotyle tribotrys Ruiz & Pav.
Hydrocotyle yucatanensis Millsp.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderApiales
  • familyAraliaceae
  • genusHydrocotyle
  • speciesHydrocotyle bonariensis
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Non-toxic to pets and humans.

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