Asian pennywort, Indian Pennywort

Where does Asian pennywort grow?

Found in: Africa, American Samoa, Andamans, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Terr., BIOT, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Central America, Chile, China, Chuuk, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Dominican Republic, East Africa, East Timor, Eswatini, Fiji, FSM, Guinea, Guinée, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Hawaii, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Laos, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Marquesas, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Micronesia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, New Caledonia, Norfolk Island, North America, Northeastern India, Pacific, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Paraguay, Philippines, Pohnpei, Puerto Rico, Rotuma, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, SE Asia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sikkim, Singapore, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Sri Lanka, St Helena, Swaziland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Tasmania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Uruguay, United States, Vanuatu, Vietnam, West Africa, West Indies, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Notes: There are about 20-40-50 Centella species. They are tropical. It is considered to have many medicinal and health benefits. It is a functional food. It increases milk supply in nursing women. It has 5.6 mg per 100 g dry weight and 3.0 mg fresh weight of alpha-tocopherol (Vitamin E).

Status: It is a commercially cultivated vegetable. A minor edible green only occasionally eaten in a few coastal areas in Papua New Guinea. In India it is considered valuable to combat nutritional deficiencies. Leaves are sold in local markets.

Growing Asian pennywort, Indian Pennywort

Cultivation: New plants can be produced by seeds or by runners. Mostly plants grow and spread naturally. Cuttings or runners are the easiest way to grow the plants.

Edible Uses: The whole plant is eaten raw or cooked. The leaves are added to tossed salads or steamed and served with rice. They can be cooked in vegetable soups or stews. The fresh leaves can be stored for 3 days. They should only be eaten in small quantities. They are used to improve chutney. The plant is also used for medicine. The leaves are made into tea. The juice of the leaves diluted with water and sweetened with sugar are used as a drink.

Nutrition Info

Asian pennywort, Indian Pennywort Photos

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