Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cryptocarpa
ID:
594783

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.T.R.Schub. & B.-E.van Wyk

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 19: 433 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594115

Common Names

  • Centella cryptocarpa
  • Small-fruited Marshpennywort
  • Small-fruited Pennywort

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Description

Centella cryptocarpa (also called Marsh Pennywort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India, Sri Lanka, China, Indonesia, Australia, and other parts of Asia. It grows in moist, shady places, such as wetlands, and is often found in the shallow waters of ponds and streams. It has small, round leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Centella cryptocarpa 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

The flower of Centella cryptocarpa is a small, white bloom with four petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centella cryptocarpa can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers, and can be propagated by division in the spring. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10 degrees Celsius.

Where to Find Centella cryptocarpa

Centella cryptocarpa is native to South Africa.

Centella cryptocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centella cryptocarpa?

Centella cryptocarpa

What is the common name of Centella cryptocarpa?

Cryptic Centella

What type of plant is Centella cryptocarpa?

Herbaceous perennial

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-2708832: Based on the initial data import
Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.
Mahalia T.R. Schubert: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.T.R.Schub.' in the authors string.