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Centella erecta
Centella erecta (L. f.) Fernald
Erect Centella, Erect Spadeleaf
Apiaceae (Carrot Family)
Synonym(s): Centella asiatica, Centella repanda
USDA Symbol: CEER2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), HI (I), PR (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Inflorescence: Umbel
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Fruit: 1/4 inch.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , DE , FL , GA , LA , MD , MS , NC , NJ , OR , SC , TX , VAGrowing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Moist
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | FACW | FACW | FACW | FACW |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Centella erecta in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Centella erecta in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Centella erecta
Metadata
Record Modified: 2011-04-13Research By: TWC Staff