Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rupestris
ID:
594837

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Eckl. & Zeyh.) Adamson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 15: 95 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594169



Common Names

  • Rupestris Pennywort
  • Centella Rupestris
  • Centella Rupestris


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Synonyms

  • Centella arbuscula Domin [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle arbuscula Schltr. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle rupestris Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]

Description

Centella rupestris (also called Rock 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 rupestris 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 rupestris is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centella rupestris 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 rupestris

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

Centella rupestris FAQ

What is the common name of Centella rupestris?

Rocky Marsh Pennywort

What is the scientific name of Centella rupestris?

Centella rupestris

What is the habitat of Centella rupestris?

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-2708887: 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.