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marsh pennywort

Hydrocotyle vulgaris

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits temperate grasslands and steppes and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found across Asia (Georgia, Japan, Taiwan) and Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇪 Georgia 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇸 Iceland

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Hydrocotyle vulgaris (marsh pennywort)

Names in Other Languages

French ecuelle deau

German Wassernabel

Similar Species in Hydrocotyle

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American Marsh Pennywort

Hydrocotyle americana

Least Concern

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Brazilian pennywort

Hydrocotyle leucocephala

Not Evaluated

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Whorled Marsh Pennywort

Hydrocotyle verticillata

Least Concern

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Many-Flowered Marsh Pennywort

Hydrocotyle umbellata

Least Concern

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New Zealand Pennywort

Hydrocotyle novae-zeelandiae

Not Evaluated

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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 marsh pennywort?

The scientific name of marsh pennywort is Hydrocotyle vulgaris. It belongs to the genus Hydrocotyle.

What is the conservation status of marsh pennywort?

marsh pennywort (Hydrocotyle vulgaris) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does marsh pennywort live?

marsh pennywort is found in Found across Asia (Georgia, Japan, Taiwan) and Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Georgia, Iceland, Japan, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan.

What family does marsh pennywort belong to?

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

What kingdom does marsh pennywort belong to?

marsh pennywort (Hydrocotyle vulgaris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of marsh pennywort?

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