Herb Of Grace
Bacopa monnieri
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Aldabra, Argentina, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Cayman Is., Chagos Archipelago, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, French Guiana, Gabon, Galápagos, Gilbert Is., Guam, Guatemala, Gulf States, Hainan, Haiti, Hawaii, Honduras, India, Iran, Jamaica, Laccadive Is., Laos, Leeward Is., Malaya, Maldives, Marianas, Mauritius, Mexico, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panamá, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Réunion, Rodrigues, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, Socotra, Somalia, South Africa, South China Sea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad-Tobago, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, United States, Uruguay, Vietnam, Virgin Islands, Windward Is., Yemen
J.M.Garg
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Plantaginaceae
- Genus:
- Bacopa
- Species:
- Bacopa monnieri
- USDA Symbol:
- BAMO
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pale blue
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Wildlife Benefits
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
White Peacock (Anartia jatrophae)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Butterflies:White Peacock (Anartia jatrophae)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- aquatic invertebrates
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, nutrient-rich, sandy loam
- pH:
- 5.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- thrives in wetland conditions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–21 days
- Notes:
- Requires light for germination; keep seeds moist or surface-sow on wet soil. Can also propagate readily from stem cuttings.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
Pre-treatment: Work in a shady area. Use clean 3" pots arranged in tray with well-drained potting mix. Cut plants into desired lengths, at least 3 nodes per strand (6 to 8 inches in length). Place about 3 strands in each pot.
Establishment: Bacopa monnieri is indigenous to Hawai'i and is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions. It is now frequently cultivated in many places as a ground cover or water plant.
Source: npn.rngr.net