Genus Dichondra is a type of plant that belongs to the Convolvulaceae family. Commonly known as kidney weed, Dichondra is characterized by its trailing and low-growing habit. While there are no direct synonyms for the name Dichondra, it is often described using related terms like creeping plant or ground cover. Other members of the genus, such as Dichondra micrantha and Dichondra argentea, are referred to as silver ponyfoot and silver falls respectively, due to their distinctive silver-colored foliage. Some other synonyms for Dichondra include climbing plant, prostrate plant, and twining plant, all of which refer to its tendency to grow in a horizontal or low-lying manner, either on the ground or as a creeping vine.