中华天胡荽 zhong hua tian hu sui

Hydrocotyle javanica var. chinensis Dunn ex R. H. Shan & S. L. Liou, Acta Phytotax. Sin. 9: 129. 1964; H. burmanica Kurz subsp. craibii (H. Eichler) C. Y. Wu & F. T. Pu; H. craibii H. Eichler; H. shanii Boufford, nom. illeg. superfl.

Leaf blade round-reniform, shallowly 5–7-lobed, lobes apex obtuse; petiole and blade densely or sparsely white or purple pubescent.

Grassy places, stream banks, shady wet roadsides; 1000–2900 m. Hunan, SW Sichuan, NW and S Yunnan [?Vietnam].

This variety has reputed medicinal value. Records from Vietnam need confirmation.