Status:
valid
Authors:
Adamson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 17: 30 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594171
Common Names
- Sessilis Pennywort
- Centella Sessilis
- Centella Sessilis
Description
Centella sessilis (also called Sessile 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 sessilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food crop in some parts of the world. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centella sessilis is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Centella sessilis is a perennial herb that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division of the rhizomes should be done in the spring or fall. The divided rhizomes should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Centella sessilis
Centella sessilis is native to Australia, and can be found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.
Centella sessilis FAQ
What is the common name of Centella sessilis?
Sessile Marsh Pennywort
What is the scientific name of Centella sessilis?
Centella sessilis
What is the habitat of Centella sessilis?
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,