This genus comprises aquatic or semi-aquatic plants that typically thrive in environments such as ponds, lakes, rivers, marshes, and occasionally along coastal regions. These plants produce sprawling mats of elongated, creeping stems and bear clusters of upright flower spikes that display hues ranging from pale green to pink.

Hydrocotyle

Hydrocotyle americana L.

Hydrocotyle javanica

Hydrocotyle leucocephala

Hydrocotyle moschata

Hydrocotyle nepalensis

Hydrocotyle novae-zealandiae is a perennial plant that thrives in aquatic or marginal environments. It features elongated, creeping stems that create a dense mat of small, rounded leaves characterized by scalloped margins, reaching widths of up to 1 meter. In spring or summer, it may produce small greenish flowers sporadically.

Hydrocotyle novae-zeelandiae

Hydrocotyle palustris

Hydrocotyle ranunculoides is classified as an invasive, non-native species and is included on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act, making its sale illegal. Refer to cultivation notes for additional information.

Hydrocotyle ranunculoides

Hydrocotyle rotundifolia

Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides is a low-growing, creeping perennial that thrives in aquatic or marginal environments. It produces a dense carpet of small, kidney-shaped to rounded leaves that are shallowly lobed and feature toothed edges. From late spring through summer, it may produce small clusters of inconspicuous greenish flowers.

Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides

Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides 'Crystal Confetti' is a low-growing perennial that thrives in aquatic or marginal environments. It develops a dense mat of small, kidney-shaped to rounded leaves, which feature shallow lobes and are primarily green with creamy-white edges. From late spring through summer, it may produce small clusters of subtle greenish flowers, though they tend to be inconspicuous.

Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides 'Crystal Confetti' (v)

Hydrocotyle umbellata

Hydrocotyle verticillata

Hydrocotyle vulgaris is a low-growing perennial that thrives in moist environments, spreading across the ground to create a dense mat of rounded leaves. These leaves, measuring between 1 and 5 cm in width, are shallowly lobed and are supported by short stems that connect at the center of each leaf. In late spring and summer, small flower clusters emerge, though they are often overlooked due to their subtle appearance.