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Bacopa monnieri

ब्राम्हीHerb

Bacopa monnieri, also known as water hyssop, brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, herb of grace, and Indian pennywort, is a perennial, creeping herb native to wetland areas globally.

FamilyPlantaginaceae
GenusBacopa
NativeAsia
LifespanPerennial

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Bacopa monnieri.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderLamiales
FamilyPlantaginaceae
GenusBacopa
SpeciesB. monnieri
Binomial NameBacopa monnieri
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameBrahmi
Life FormHerb
Growth HabitHerb

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderLamiales
FamilyPlantaginaceae
GenusBacopa

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.