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Centella triloba (Thunb.) Drude  
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FamilyAPIACEAE
Genus speciesCentella triloba (Thunb.) Drude 
BibliographyNat. Pflanzenfam. [H.G.A.Engler & K.A.E.Prantl] 3(8): 120 (1897)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocks
Altitude20-700m
Descriptionglabrous, stems ramose, leaves cuneate-ovate, trilobate, 3-5-nerved, lobes acute, peduncles approximate, glabrescent, umbels 3-4-flowered, flowers very small, petals glabrous
Size20-35cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
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
SynonymsBolax triloba (Thunb.) Spreng.
Hydrocotyle triloba Thunb.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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