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American Marsh Pennywort

Hydrocotyle americana

Least Concern

About

The American Marsh Pennywort (Hydrocotyle americana) is a species in the genus Hydrocotyle. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Canada, South Africa, and United States.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Apiales (Doldenblütlerartige)

Species

Hydrocotyle americana (American Marsh Pennywort)

Names in Other Languages

French hydrocotyle d'Amérique

Similar Species in Hydrocotyle

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Floating Marsh-pennywort

Hydrocotyle ranunculoides

Many-Flowered Marsh Pennywort

Hydrocotyle umbellata

Least Concern

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Brazilian pennywort

Hydrocotyle leucocephala

Not Evaluated

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Lawn Marshpennywort

Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides

New Zealand Pennywort

Hydrocotyle novae-zeelandiae

Not Evaluated

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Whorled Marsh Pennywort

Hydrocotyle verticillata

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Marsh Pennywort?

The scientific name of American Marsh Pennywort is Hydrocotyle americana. It belongs to the genus Hydrocotyle.

What is the conservation status of American Marsh Pennywort?

American Marsh Pennywort (Hydrocotyle americana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does American Marsh Pennywort live?

American Marsh Pennywort is found in Distributed across Canada, South Africa, and United States.. Countries include Canada, South Africa, United States.

What family does American Marsh Pennywort belong to?

American Marsh Pennywort (Hydrocotyle americana) belongs to the genus Hydrocotyle, which is part of the taxonomic family Araliaceae.

Is American Marsh Pennywort endangered?

No, American Marsh Pennywort (Hydrocotyle americana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does American Marsh Pennywort belong to?

American Marsh Pennywort (Hydrocotyle americana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of American Marsh Pennywort?

The closest relatives of American Marsh Pennywort in the genus Hydrocotyle include Floating Marsh-pennywort, Wassernabel, Whorled Marsh Pennywort, Many-Flowered Marsh Pennywort, New Zealand Pennywort.