Invasives take over native plant spaces in Nepal’s cities

Mongabay
Apr 9, 2026, 9:25 am111 ptsTrending
KATHMANDU — Until a few decades ago, botanist Bharat Babu Shrestha observed abundant growth of Indian pennywort (Centella asiatica) across large areas of Kathmandu. But the low-growing herb, distinguished by its kidney-shaped leaves and medicinal properties in the traditional Ayurveda, is now gradually…

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