Scientific Name
Bacopa monnieri (L.) Pennell
Synonyms
Bramia monnieri (L.) Pennell
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Local Name
Brami
Habit Habitat
A low growing succulent herb found in sub-
tropical zone.
tropical zone.
Taxonomic Features
Leaves simple, lanceolate,5-10 cm long, sub-sessile, glabrous above, hairy below. Hair star shaped, grey. Inflorescence a spike. Flower sub-sessile, white, many, fragrant. Calyx bell-shaped. Corolla 4-lobbed,6-7mm long. Fruit a capsule,oblong-ovate,glabrous,2-valved.
Flowering Fruiting
December-April
Harvesting Time
February-May
Medicinal Value
Locally it is used as purgative, antiseptic, useful in skin
diseases also induces abortion (abortifient).
diseases also induces abortion (abortifient).
Parts Used
Whole plant
Future Prospective
Conservation, Cultivation, Herbal Pharmacy, Cosmetic industry.
Plant Images
Bacopa monnieri (L.) Pennell