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Centella villosa L.  
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FamilyAPIACEAE
Genus speciesCentella villosa L. 
BibliographySp. Pl. 2: 1393 (1763)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocks
Altitude300-1500m
Descriptionlanate, stems ramose, leaves ovate or elliptic, acute, on apex with short spine, entire, umbels 3-flowered, petals minute, lanate, involucral bracts 4, ovate
Size15-30cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed when ripe or as soon as possible
cuttings in spring and late summer
SynonymsHydrocotyle mollissima E.Mey. ex Sond.
Hydrocotyle uncinata Turcz.
Hydrocotyle villosa (L.) L.f.
Mercurialis afra L.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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