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Similar Bacopa rotundifolia, Anubias gracilis, Anubias afzelii, Anubias heterophylla, Bacopa caroliniana | ||
Aquarium plant bacopa crenata a midground stem plant that s easy to grow
Bacopa crenata (waterhyssop, brahmi, water hyssop, moneywort) is a perennial or annual medicinal herb indigenous to India, Africa, and the Americas. It is also known as "Brahmi" in India, named after Brahmā, the creator God of the Hindu religion.
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Description
It is a non-aromatic herb, growing up to 40 cm (16 in) in height. The leaves of this plant are succulent, oblong and 1.4–1.5 cm (0.55–0.59 in) thick. Leaves are lanceolate to ovate and are arranged oppositely (opposite deccusate) on the stem. The flowers are small, actinomorphic, and range from white to blue or purple, with four to five petals. Its ability to grow in water makes it a popular aquarium plant.
Ecology
It commonly grows in marshy areas throughout West Africa, Angola, Madagascar, Kenya, Tanzania, and India. This plant can be grown hydroponically.
Traditional uses
Bacopa has been used in traditional Ayurvedic treatment for eye and stomach ailments. It is also used in Ayurveda as well as African regions as a pain-killer and a general healing herb.