Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asiatica
ID:
594764

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Urb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 11(1): 287 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594096

Common Names

  • Centella asiatica
  • Asian Pennywort
  • Gotu Kola

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Synonyms

  • Trisanthus cochinchinensis Lour. [unknown]
  • Centella asiatica crista Makino [unknown]
  • Centella boninensis Nakai ex Tuyama [unknown]
  • Centella coriacea Nannf. [unknown]
  • Centella glochidiata Drude [unknown]
  • Centella hirtella Nannf. [unknown]
  • Centella tussilaginifolia Domin [unknown]
  • Centella ulugurensis Domin [unknown]
  • Centella uniflora Nannf. [unknown]
  • Chondrocarpus asiaticus Nutt. [unknown]
  • Chondrocarpus triflorus Nutt. [unknown]
  • Glyceria asiatica Nutt. [unknown]
  • Glyceria triflora Nutt. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle abyssinica Gand. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle artensis Montrouz. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle asiatica L. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle asiatica monantha F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle dentata A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle hebecarpa DC. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle indivisa Banks & Sol. ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle lunata Lam. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle pallida DC. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle sarmentosa Salisb. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle thunbergiana Spreng. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle ulugurensis Engl. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle uniflora Colenso [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle brevipes DC. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle tussilaginifolia Baker [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle ficarioides Lam. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle nummularioides A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle sylvicola Cordem. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle reniformis Walter [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle ficarifolia Stokes [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle biflora Vell. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle inaequipes DC. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle brasiliensis Scheidw. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle brevipedata St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Centella asiatica asiatica [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle abbreviata A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle lurida Hance [unknown]

Description

Centella asiatica (also called Asiatic Pennywort, among many other common names) is an aquatic herb native to Asia. It grows to a height of 30-60 cm and has small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in shallow ponds and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Centella asiatica has been used to treat digestive and urinary problems, as well as liver and gallbladder diseases. It is also used as a tonic and to reduce fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centella asiatica has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centella asiatica can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and poor soils. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring, after the last frost, and to water regularly until the plants are established.

Where to Find Centella asiatica

Centella asiatica is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Centella asiatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centella asiatica?

Centella asiatica

What is the common name of Centella asiatica?

Asiatic Pennywort

Where is Centella asiatica found?

Centella asiatica is found in Asia, Australia, and Africa

Species in the Centella genus

Centella affinis, Centella annua, Centella asiatica, Centella brachycarpa, Centella caespitosa, Centella calcaria, Centella callioda, Centella capensis, Centella cochlearia, Centella comptonii, Centella cordifolia, Centella cryptocarpa, Centella debilis, Centella dentata, Centella didymocarpa, Centella difformis, Centella dolichocarpa, Centella erecta, Centella eriantha, Centella flexuosa, Centella fourcadei, Centella fusca, Centella glabrata, Centella glauca, Centella graminifolia, Centella gymnocarpa, Centella laevis, Centella lanata, Centella lasiophylla, Centella linifolia, Centella longifolia, Centella macrocarpa, Centella macrodus, Centella montana, Centella obtriangularis, Centella pilosa, Centella pottebergensis, Centella recticarpa, Centella restioides, Centella rupestris, Centella scabra, Centella sessilis, Centella stenophylla, Centella stipitata, Centella ternata, Centella thesioides, Centella tridentata, Centella triloba, Centella umbellata, Centella villosa,

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2708815: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.