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Centella

Centella uniflora

Other names

Description

Creeping herb with kidney shaped leaves. Very small pink or white flowers. NZ native.

Similar plants

Distribution

Common in damp places.

Toxin

Unknown

Species affected

One reported case in sheep in NZ.

Clinical signs acute

Incoordination, falling over and struggling. Death two weeks later.

Clinical signs chronic

Post mortem signs

Small pale livers and diseased kidneys.

Diagnosis

History of exposure and clinical signs.

Differential diagnosis

Treatment

Symptomatic

Prognosis

Prevention


References

Connor, HE, The Poisonous plants in New Zealand, 2nd ed.,1977, Government Publications Ltd., Wellington

Parton K, Bruere A.N. and Chambers J.P. Veterinary Clinical Toxicology, 3rd ed. 2006. Veterinary Continuing Education Publication No. 249

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