Status:
valid
Authors:
Adamson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 17: 19 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594118
Common Names
- Centella dentata
- Toothed Marshpennywort
- Toothed Pennywort
Description
Centella dentata (also called Indian pennywort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of 10 cm. Its leaves are round to kidney-shaped and the flowers are small and white. It prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Centella dentata 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 dentata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centella dentata 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 dentata
Centella dentata is native to South Africa.
Centella dentata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centella dentata?
Centella dentata
What is the common name of Centella dentata?
Toothed Centella
What type of plant is Centella dentata?
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,