Biodiversity Research Centre

Mizoram University (Tanhril) Aizawl, P.O Box No. 190

Species Detail

Specimen Name Centella asiatica L
Category Name Wild Edible Vegetables
Local Name Lambak/ Darbengbur/ Hnahbial
Flowering Period "April-June White, pink or yellow blossom"
Habit Evergreen perennial
Locality Aizawl
Altitude <1500m.
Distribution Throughout India
Distribution in Mizoram "Mizoram all districts"
Ecological Status Moist places, forest road, marshes, swamps
Taxonomic Status Apiaceae
IUCN Least Concern
Socio Economic Uses Leaves cooked as vegetables, tonic juice and tonic tea
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