Brahmi

Strawflower

About Brahmi and Strawflower

Brahmi

Strawflower

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Herbs

Flowering Plants, Herbs

Origin

Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India

Australia

Types

Herpestis monniera

Xerochrysum bracteatum

Number of Varieties

-50

0 40000

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Habitat

Wet lands

Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

-999910-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 3

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

100.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Orange, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Well-aerated

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Loam, Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers

General garden fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Grasshoppers

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Single, Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes, Water gardening

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders

anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers

Other Uses

Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics

Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Bacopa monnieri

XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'

Common Name

brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort

Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower

In Hindi

ब्राह्मी

strawflower

In German

Kleine Fettblatt

Strohblume

In French

Bacopa monnieri

strawflower

In Spanish

bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé

strawflower

In Greek

Brahmi

strawflower

In Portuguese

Brahmi

strawflower

In Polish

brahmi

strawflower

In Latin

Brahmi

strawflower

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Asterales

Family

Scrophulariaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Bacopa

Xerochrysum

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Gnaphalieae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Number of Species

607

1 27800

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Properties of Brahmi and Strawflower

Wondering what are the properties of Brahmi and Strawflower? We provide you with everything About Brahmi and Strawflower. Brahmi doesn't have thorns and Strawflower doesn't have thorns. Also Brahmi does not have fragrant flowers. Brahmi has allergic reactions like Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue and Stomach pain and Strawflower has allergic reactions like Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue and Stomach pain. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Brahmi and Strawflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Brahmi and Strawflower

Season and care of Brahmi and Strawflower is important to know. While considering everything about Brahmi and Strawflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brahmi is Loam, Sand and for Strawflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawflower is Neutral.

Brahmi and Strawflower Physical Information

Brahmi and Strawflower physical information is very important for comparison. Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Brahmi and Strawflower are as follows:

Brahmi flower color: Yellow
Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Brahmi and Strawflower

Care of Brahmi and Strawflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning and Strawflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Strawflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.