Centella asiatica
“Pennywort”
GROUNDCOVERVigorous creeping perennial, round leaves (like a native violet) & tiny flowers & fruit most of the year. Can be used as a low-maintenance lawn. Leaves have therapeutic properties & are sold under Sri Lankan name of Gotu Kola. Frost tolerant.
| Suitability | |
|---|---|
| Category | Groundcover |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Aspect | Sun or Shade |
| Soil | Adaptable |
| Habitat | Wet Sclerophyll Forest |
| Features | |
| Frost Tolerant Plants | |
| Localities | |
| Cubberla Creek, Ipswich area, Logan City, South Stradbroke Island | |
