Hydrocotyle umbellata L.

Growth Form

Hydrocotyle umbellata L. consists of aquatic or submerged herbs that either float or creep, and have slightly succulent texture.

Leaf Characteristics

Its leaves are peltate and orbicular, measuring 0.5 to 7.5 cm in diameter, with crenate margins and 8 to 20 shallow lobes.

Petiole Dimensions

The petiole is thin, ranging in length from 0.5 to 40 cm.

Inflorescence Structure

Inflorescences take the form of simple umbels that hold 10 to 60 flowers; occasionally, a small number of peduncles proliferate and enclose whorls of flowers on slender pedicels.

Peduncle Length

Peduncles are usually slightly longer than the plant's leaves.

Fruit Features

The fruit is ellipsoid, 1 to 3 mm in diameter, and has prominent, obtuse ribs.