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Brazilian pennywort

Hydrocotyle leucocephala

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About

The Brazilian pennywort (Hydrocotyle leucocephala) is a species in the genus Hydrocotyle. 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 Brazil, Colombia, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Hydrocotyle leucocephala (Brazilian pennywort)

Similar Species in Hydrocotyle

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American Marsh Pennywort

Hydrocotyle americana

Least Concern

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Whorled Marsh Pennywort

Hydrocotyle verticillata

Least Concern

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Many-Flowered Marsh Pennywort

Hydrocotyle umbellata

New Zealand Pennywort

Hydrocotyle novae-zeelandiae

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Lawn Marshpennywort

Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides

Hydrocotyle ranunculoides

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brazilian pennywort?

The scientific name of Brazilian pennywort is Hydrocotyle leucocephala. It belongs to the genus Hydrocotyle.

Where does Brazilian pennywort live?

Brazilian pennywort is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and Taiwan.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Taiwan.

What family does Brazilian pennywort belong to?

Brazilian pennywort (Hydrocotyle leucocephala) belongs to the genus Hydrocotyle, which is part of the taxonomic family Araliaceae.

What kingdom does Brazilian pennywort belong to?

Brazilian pennywort (Hydrocotyle leucocephala) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Brazilian pennywort?

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