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What are the other names for Dichondra repens? A detailed guide

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Dichondra repens is a plant in the family Convolvulaceae, genus Dichondra. It is distributed in areas south of the Yangtze River in China and is a perennial creeping herbaceous plant, as well as a resource-rich Miao folk medicinal herb.

Other names for Dichondra repens

Dichondra repens, also known as small pennywort, jaundice grass, pouch grass, meat wonton grass, golden key, luopicao, wine cup nest, golden ear-picker, chicken-eye grass, small lamp dish herb, small windward grass, small lobelia, dibula, star seed grass, small ingot grass, ground penny, small toad bowl, nine-linked rings, jade-eroded wonton, small half penny.

Growth habits of Dichondra repens

It grows in semi-shaded, moist, fertile fields or mountain areas. It is shade-tolerant, moisture-tolerant, slightly drought-tolerant, and only tolerates light trampling. When the temperature drops to -6°C to -7°C, it will suffer frost damage. Once successfully established, it can grow vigorously and set its own seed. It has strong adaptability.

Landscape uses of Dichondra repens

Dichondra repens is low-growing, with well-developed roots and stems, evergreen throughout the year, strong resistance, and high coverage. It can be called a "green carpet" and is suitable for cultivation and ornamental use in parks, government offices, courtyard green spaces, etc. It can also be used as a soil-fixing material for ditch slopes, embankment slopes, roadsides, and more.

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