Centella asiatica
| Centella asiatica | |
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| Photo by the Atlas of Florida Plants Database | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Magnoliophyta - Flowering plants |
| Class: | Magnoliopsida - Dicots |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Genus: | Centella |
| Species: | C. asiatica |
| Binomial name | |
| Centella asiatica L. Urb. | |
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| Natural range of Centella asiatica from USDA NRCS Plants Database. | |
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Taxonomic Notes
Synonyms: C. erecta (Linnaeus f.) Fernald; C. repanda (Persoon) Small
Varieties: none
Description
C. asiatica is a perennial forb/herb/subshrub of the Apiaceae family native to the Pacific Basin, excluding Hawaii. [1]
Distribution
While native to the Pacific Basin, C. asiatica has been introduced to Hawaii, Oregon and Florida. [1]
Ecology
Habitat
Conservation and Management
Cultivation and restoration
Photo Gallery
References and notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 USDA Plant Database https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=CEAS
