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Indian-pennywort

Bacopa monnieri

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (Bhutan, Japan, Singapore), Europe (Portugal, Sweden), North America (Cuba), and South America (Brazil).

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇹 Bhutan 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇸🇬 Singapore

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)
Order
Lamiales (シソ目)
Family
Plantaginaceae
Genus
Bacopa
Species
Bacopa monnieri (Indian-pennywort)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese bacopa
Arabic farfakh

Similar Species in Bacopa

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lemon bacopa
Bacopa caroliniana
Critically Endangered
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Brazilian waterhyssop
Bacopa egensis
Not Evaluated
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disc water hyssop
Bacopa rotundifolia
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indian-pennywort?
The scientific name of Indian-pennywort is Bacopa monnieri. It belongs to the genus Bacopa.
Where does Indian-pennywort live?
Indian-pennywort is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Bhutan, Japan, Singapore), Europe (Portugal, Sweden), North America (Cuba), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Bhutan, Brazil, Cuba, Japan, Portugal, Singapore, Sweden.
What family does Indian-pennywort belong to?
Indian-pennywort (Bacopa monnieri) belongs to the genus Bacopa, which is part of the taxonomic family Plantaginaceae.
What kingdom does Indian-pennywort belong to?
Indian-pennywort (Bacopa monnieri) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Indian-pennywort?
The closest relatives of Indian-pennywort in the genus Bacopa include lemon bacopa, Brazilian waterhyssop, disc water hyssop.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Bacopa — 4 Species

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Indian-pennywort
Bacopa monnieri
NE
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lemon bacopa
Bacopa caroliniana
CR 🐾
Brazilian waterhyssop
Bacopa egensis
NE 🐾
disc water hyssop
Bacopa rotundifolia
LC
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