Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrodus
ID:
594824

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) B.L.Burtt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 45: 197 (1988 publ. 1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594156

Common Names

  • Macrodus Pennywort
  • Centella Macrodus
  • Centella Macrodus

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Description

Centella macrodus (also called Large-stalked 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 macrodus 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 macrodus has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centella macrodus 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 macrodus

Centella macrodus is native to South Africa.

Centella macrodus FAQ

What is the common name of Centella macrodus?

Large-stalked Marsh Pennywort

What is the scientific name of Centella macrodus?

Centella macrodus

What is the habitat of Centella macrodus?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2708875: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.