Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tridentata
ID:
594845

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Drude ex Domin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 41: 163 1908

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594177



Common Names

  • Tridentata Pennywort
  • Centella Tridentata
  • Centella Tridentata


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Synonyms

  • Centella hermaniifolia schlechteriana Domin [unknown]

Description

Centella tridentata (also called Indian pennywort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of 10 cm. Its leaves are round to kidney-shaped and the flowers are small and white. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centella tridentata 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Centella tridentata var. dregeana (Sond.) M.T.R.Schub. & B.-E.van Wyk
Centella tridentata var. hermanniifolia (Eckl. & Zeyh.) M.T.R.Schub. & B.-E.van Wyk
Centella tridentata var. litoralis (Eckl. & Zeyh.) M.T.R.Schub. & B.-E.van Wyk
Centella tridentata var. tridentata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centella tridentata 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 tridentata 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 tridentata

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

Centella tridentata FAQ

What is the common name of Centella tridentata?

Three-toothed Marsh Pennywort

What is the scientific name of Centella tridentata?

Centella tridentata

What is the habitat of Centella tridentata?

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

Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.
Carl Georg Oscar Drude (1852-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drude' in the authors string.