Erect Centella
Centella erecta
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bahamas, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Cayman Is., Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Galápagos, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Juan Fernández Is., Leeward Is., Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, Turks-Caicos Is., United States, Uruguay, Windward Is.
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apiaceae
- Genus:
- Centella
- Species:
- Centella erecta
- USDA Symbol:
- CEER2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, moist, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in wetland areas and along stream banks.