Brazilian Waterhyssop
Bacopa egensis
- Native to:
- Brazil, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, DR Congo, Gabon, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Panamá, Senegal, Suriname
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Plantaginaceae
- Genus:
- Bacopa
- Species:
- Bacopa egensis
- USDA Symbol:
- BAEG
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pale blue
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- aquatic invertebrates, waterfowl
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in wetland areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily on moist substrate; requires consistent moisture and warm temperatures for best germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI