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Bacopa Hamiltoniana
''Bacopa'' is a genus of 70–100 aquatic plants belonging to the family Plantaginaceae. It is commonly known as waterhyssop (or water hyssop, though this is more misleading as ''Bacopa'' is not very closely related to hyssop but simply has a somewhat similar Morphology (biology), appearance). Description They are Annual plant, annual or Perennial plant, perennial, with decumbent or erect stems. The leaves are opposite or whorled, and Sessility (botany), sessile. The leaf blade is regular, round to linear, and the venation is palmate or pinnate. Its Plant stem, stems are hairy or smooth. The flowers are produced solitary or in pairs from leaf axils, usually radially symmetrical, with five sepals and five petals, and they are usually white, blue, or purple. Dispersal and propagation is by seeds and stem fragments. Crushed leaves have a distinctive 'lemon' scent. Habitat and range ''Bacopa'' species are found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, particularly the Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bacopa Monnieri
''Bacopa monnieri'' is a perennial, creeping herb native to the wetlands of southern and Eastern India, Australia, Europe, Africa, Asia, and North and South America. It is known by the common names water hyssop, waterhyssop, brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, herb of grace, and Indian pennywort. ''Bacopa monnieri'' is used in Ayurveda. In 2019, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned manufacturers of dietary supplement products containing ''Bacopa monnieri'' against making illegal and unproven claims that the herb can treat various diseases. Description ''Bacopa monnieri'' is a non-aromatic herb. The leaves of this plant are succulent, oblong, and thick. Leaves are oblanceolate and are arranged oppositely on the stem. The flowers are small, actinomorphic and white, with four to five petals. It can even grow in slightly brackish conditions. Propagation is often achieved through cuttings. Ecology ''Bacopa monnieri'' is one of the most widespread ''Bacopa'' species. It com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
