Appearance
''Bacopa monnieri'' is a non-aromatic herb. The leaves of this plant are succulent, oblong, and 4–6 mm thick. Leaves are oblanceolate and are arranged oppositely on the stem. The flowers are small, actinomorphic and white, with four to five petals. It can even grow in slightly brackish conditions. Propagation is often achieved through cuttings.Habitat
''Bacopa monnieri'' is one of the most widespread ''Bacopa'' species. It commonly grows in marshy areas throughout India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, China, Pakistan, Taiwan, Vietnam, tropical and southern Africa, on Madagascar, in Australia, in the Caribbean as well as in Middle and South America. It is also found in Florida, Louisiana, Texas, and Hawaii.It used to be found growing wild in freshwater swamps of Singapore and nearby regions known as ''beremi''.
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