Centella annua

Centella annua

Native to:
South Africa

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Apiaceae
Genus:
Centella
Species:
Centella annua

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Subshrub
Height:
15 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
white, pink
Ground Cover:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
small invertebrates

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require light and consistent moisture for germination. Often propagated vegetatively via stolons.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI