Spanish Name
Gotu Kola
Scientific Name
Centella asiatica
Category
Leafy greens & herbs
Perennial/Annual
Perennial
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Edible parts
LeavesStems
Recipes
Growth Type
Groundcover
Usage
MedicinalNutritionalSalad Green
Life Cycle
Placenta 1
Origin
Sout East Asia
Strata Category
Low
How to eat
Use in salads or tea. Medicinal plant, It is bitter. Known for memory improvement.
Nutritional Info
High in triterpenoids, B vitamins, vitamin C
Medicinal Uses
Enhances memory, wound healing, anti-inflammatory, circulatory support
Planting Distance
15–30 cm between plants; prefers partial shade to full sun, rich moist soil; excellent for understory or border plantings. Spreads densely, useful for erosion control and living mulch.
Harvest Time
Harvest leaves 6–8 weeks after planting; ongoing harvest possible every 1–2 weeks. Best harvested before flowering for optimal potency.
