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Pennywort-Centella-Gotukola

Centella  asiatica Plant ( Gotukola ) 

Common Classification
Common Names Centella, Indian penny wort, American coin wort
Name in Sinhalese Gotukola, Val Gotukola
Categories Herbs, Vegetable
Scientific Classification
Family Apiaceae
Genus Centella
Species C.asiatica
Scientific Names Centella asiatica, Hydrocotyle uniflora
Status
Culinary / Edible YesHighAll parts
Use as Medicament Yes High All parts
Poisoned / Toxin No


Description
Origin  Centella Asiatica is a native plant in Sri Lanka and India .Commonly found in grass land, along paddy field or water stream and home gardens in Sri Lanka.
Identification


Related species Centella Erecta





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