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FamilyAPIACEAE
Genus speciesCentella capensis (L.) Domin 
BibliographyBot. Jahrb. Syst. 41: 161 (1908)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsandy grassland
Altitude5-900m
Descriptiontomentose, leaves petiolate, obovate-cuneate, on apex obtusely dentate, peduncle solitary, umbels 5-6-flowered, petals ovate, glabrous, 5mm, involucral bracts 4-6
Size8-15cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed when ripe or as soon as possible
cuttings in spring and late summer
SynonymsCentella solandra Drude
Hydrocotyle capensis (L.) Kuntze
Hydrocotyle solandra L.f.
Hydrocotyle tomentosa Thunb.
Solandra capensis L.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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