Bacopa egensis
Brazilian Waterhyssop
Also known as: Herpestis egensis (Poepp.) Pennell +2 more
- Herpestis egensis (Poepp.) Pennell
- Hydranthelium crenatum Alph.Wood
- Hydranthelium egense Poepp. & Endl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Plantaginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Bacopa egensis (commonly known as Brazilian waterhyssop) is an annual belonging to the Plantaginaceae family. Originating in Africa, North America, and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Brazil West-Central, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Gabon, Honduras, Mexico Southeast, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Panama, Senegal, Surinam, Venezuela, Zaïre
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Arkansas, Louisiana