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Bacopa monnieri
BrahmiEvergreen
Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) is a herb belonging to the Plantaginaceae family, native to India. Known for its fragrant blooms. An excellent air purifier.
FamilyPlantaginaceae
GenusBacopa
NativeIndia
LifespanShort-lived Perennial
More Information
Explore additional details about Hibiscus rosa-sinensis.
Botanical Information
Scientific NameBacopa monnieri
Common NameBrahmi
FamilyPlantaginaceae
GenusBacopa
Speciesmonnieri
Plant Typeherb
Physical Characteristics
Height0.9 - 1.3 m
Spread0.4 - 0.6 m
Root TypeFibrous
Leaf TypeSimple
Leaf ArrangementAlternate
Flower ColorsBlue
Blooming Information
Blooming SeasonMonsoon (Jul-Sep)
FragrancePresent
Fragrance Intensitymoderate
Pollinationinsect
Environmental Information
ClimateRiverbank
Minimum Temperature7°C
Drought Tolerancemedium
Hardiness Zones9
Pests & Diseases
- Aphids
- Whiteflies
- Spider mites
- Mealybugs
- Thrips
- Leaf spot
- Root rot
- Powdery mildew
- Rust
Additional Notes Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is the national flower of Malaysia and a popular ornamental plant used in hedges, borders, and containers.