Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
Deciduous Tree
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Severe allergen
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Shingle Oak
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
ब्राह्मी
In German
Kies Eiche
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
Shingle Oak
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
Brahmi
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Brahmi
In Polish
gont Oak
brahmi
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Brahmi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Fagaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Brahmi
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shingle Oak and Brahmi Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Brahmi are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Brahmi
Care of Shingle Oak and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.