Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capensis
ID:
594775

Status:
valid

Authors:
Domin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 41: 161 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594107

Common Names

  • Centella capensis
  • Cape Marshpennywort
  • Cape Pennywort

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Synonyms

  • Centella solandra Drude [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle capensis (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle tomentosa Thunb. [unknown]
  • Centella capensis capensis [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle solandra L.f. [illegitimate]
  • Solandra capensis L. [unknown]

Description

Centella capensis (also called Centella asiatica var. capensis, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the wetlands of Africa. It has small, round leaves and thin, creeping stems. It grows in wetland habitats, such as marshes and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Centella capensis 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

Centella capensis 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 capensis 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 capensis

Centella capensis is native to South Africa.

Centella capensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centella capensis?

Centella capensis

What is the common name of Centella capensis?

Cape Centella

Where is Centella capensis found?

Centella capensis 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,

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