Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Aquatics
Origin
Northern Africa, South Africa
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, California, Texas
Types
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Virginia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Anxiety, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Xanthium strumarium
HYDROCOTYLE umbellata
Common Name
Cocklebur
Manyflower Marsh Pennywort, Pennywort
In Hindi
cocklebur
pennywort
In German
Klette
Wassernabel
In French
cocklebur
pennywort
In Spanish
cadillo
Centella
In Portuguese
kokklevor
conchelo
In Polish
kokklevor
wąkrota
In Latin
kokklevor
pennywort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asclepiadaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Xanthium
Hydrocotyle
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Heliantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cocklebur and Pennywort
Wondering what are the properties of Cocklebur and Pennywort? We provide you with everything About Cocklebur and Pennywort. Cocklebur doesn't have thorns and Pennywort doesn't have thorns. Also Cocklebur does not have fragrant flowers. Cocklebur has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Pennywort has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cocklebur and Pennywort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cocklebur and Pennywort
Season and care of Cocklebur and Pennywort is important to know. While considering everything about Cocklebur and Pennywort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocklebur season is Summer and Fall and Pennywort season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand and for Pennywort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pennywort is Acidic, Neutral.
Cocklebur and Pennywort Physical Information
Cocklebur and Pennywort physical information is very important for comparison. Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pennywort height is 10.20 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cocklebur and Pennywort are as follows:
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Pennywort flower color: White and Light Green
- Pennywort leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cocklebur and Pennywort
Care of Cocklebur and Pennywort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cocklebur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pennywort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cocklebur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pennywort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.