Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
affinis
ID:
594761

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Eckl. & Zeyh.) Adamson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 17: 24 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594093

Common Names

  • Affinis Centella
  • Affinis Indian Pennywort
  • Affinis Pennywort

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Synonyms

  • Centella glabrata affinis (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Adamson [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle linearis E.Mey. ex Sond. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle rigescens Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Centella affinis affinis [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle affinis Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]

Description

Centella affinis (also called Affinis Marshpennywort, among many other common names) is an aquatic herb native to Australia. 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 affinis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centella affinis var. oblonga Adamson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centella affinis 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 affinis 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 affinis

Centella affinis is native to Australia, and can be found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

Centella affinis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centella affinis?

Centella affinis

What is the common name of Centella affinis?

Common Centella

Where is Centella affinis found?

Centella affinis is found in Australia

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-2708810: Based on the initial data import
Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Robert Stephen Adamson (1885-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Adamson' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.