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-0000594141
Common Names
- Centella gymnocarpa
- Naked-fruited Marshpennywort
- Naked-fruited Pennywort
Description
Centella gymnocarpa (also called Naked-fruited Centella, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady places and is often found in wetlands, along streams, and in wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Centella gymnocarpa is used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive problems, respiratory issues, and to reduce inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centella gymnocarpa has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are light green with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centella gymnocarpa 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 gymnocarpa
Centella gymnocarpa is native to South Africa.
Centella gymnocarpa FAQ
What is the common name of Centella gymnocarpa?
Hairy Marsh Pennywort
What is the scientific name of Centella gymnocarpa?
Centella gymnocarpa
What is the habitat of Centella gymnocarpa?
It is found in wet places, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows
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,