Medicinal
Ayurveda
Mandukaparni
Centella asiatica
Mandukaparni is a low-growing medicinal herb known in Ayurveda for improving memory, supporting nervous system health, and promoting wound healing.
Quick Facts
Height: 5–20 cm m
Blooms: July–October
Small green rounded leaves with scalloped edges, slender creeping stems, tiny white or pinkish flowers
15–35°C
Visit Information
Location
Wetlands, field edges, garden beds, pots
Best Viewing Time
Perennial
Habitat & Care
Natural Habitat
Tropical and subtropical moist areas
Lifespan
Perennial with creeping growth
Temperature Range
Warm and humid
Significance
Medicinal Uses
Ayurvedic tonics, skin creams, herbal teas
Cultural Significance
Leaves resemble a frog’s foot, inspiring the Sanskrit name
Conservation Status
Cultivated and wild in many regions
Did You Know?
Also known as Gotu Kola
Supports mental clarity and focus
Used for centuries in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Helps in skin regeneration and reducing scars
Plan Your Visit
Come and see this amazing plant species in person at Patna Zoo