Encyclopedia · Hydrocotyle peduncularis
Australian nativeLocally indigenousCouncil listedInner WestTurpentine-Ironbark
Hydrocotyle peduncularis
Small Leaved Pennywort
Hydrocotyle
A creeping perennial forming a dense mat of ivy-shaped leaves with tiny white flowers in September– February. Inner West Council identifies this locally indigenous species for Sydney Turpentine-Ironbark Forest planting contexts.
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Classification
Genus
Hydrocotyle
Common name
Small Leaved Pennywort
Climate
temperate, subtropical, Sydney Inner West
Hydrocotyle peduncularis belongs to the Hydrocotyle genus. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical, Sydney Inner West zones in our experience. It is an Australian native we grow and specify regularly.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Moderate water; prefers moist soil
Light
part shade-shade
Soil
any
Growth rate
Site dependent
Mature size
15cm
Landscape use
Locally indigenous habitat planting for Sydney Turpentine-Ironbark Forest conditions.
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Further reading
- 01Native Plants of the Inner West - page 4 — Inner West Council
- 02Creating Nature at Home — Inner West Council