Contains 5 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
BACOPA Aublet, Hist. Pl. Guiane 128, pl. 49. 1775, nom. cons. vs. Moniera P. Browne 1756, et vs. Brami Adanson 1763.
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TYPE: Bacopa aquatica Aublet
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacopa caroliniana | Blue Water-hyssop, Sweet Water-hyssop, Carolina Water-hyssop, Lemon Bacopa | |||
| Bacopa innominata | Tropical Water-hyssop | |||
| Bacopa monnieri | Monnier's Water-hyssop | |||
| Bacopa repens | South American Water-hyssop | |||
| Bacopa rotundifolia | Midwestern Water-hyssop |
Identification Key
1. Stem glabrous; leaves 1-veined, the base cuneate to ligulate
1. Stem pubescent to glabrate; leaves with 3-9 veins, the base cordate to truncate or broadly cuneate
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2. Stems often densely hispidulous; leaves with lemon-like odor when crushed; corolla blue
2. Stems finely hispidulous, pubescent, to glabrate; leaves lacking lemon-like odor; corolla white
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3. Leaves usually ovate and broadest below the middle, with 3-5(7) veins, the base cordate to truncate; outer sepal cordate ovate-orbiculate, reticulate-veined, to 3 mm wide
3. Leaves usually orbiculate to broadly obovate and broadest at or above the middle, with 5-11 veins, the base broadly cuneate; outer sepal oblong-ovate to elliptical, parallel-veined without reticulate venation, to 2 mm wide
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||