Gotu Kola belongs to the plant family: umbellifer (Apiaceae) It is not to be confused with another herb of Asian origins often called by many of the same common names.
Other names: centella, Asiatic pennywort, Indian pennywort
Flowering period: June – August
Harvest time: May – Septmber
Useful plant parts: leaves
Location: partially shaded to shady
Soil quality: nutrient-rich and moist soils
These information are for temperate climate!
Use as a medicinal herb: psoriasis, wound healing, difficulty concentrating, acne, irritable stomach
Use as aromatic herb: herbal quarks, cream cheese, smoothies, salads
Plant characteristics and classification of Gotu KolaOrigin and occurrence of Gotu Kola
The natural habitat of Gotu Kola is probably the tropical and subtropical regions of East and South Asia. Today the plant is represented almost worldwide in the whole tropical area. Larger occurrences are in India, China, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Malaysia and South America.
The plant, also known as Indian pennywort, can be found wild above all in very humid or marshy areas. Its claim to the soil are relatively low, which is why the plant can easily pretend as a neophyte (invasive plants) in other regions.
