Bacopa scoparioides
Bacopa scoparioides, commonly known as water hyssop, is a perennial herb native to the moist, tropical regions of Asia. Belonging to the Plantaginaceae family, this aquatic plant is valued in traditional medicine for its restorative properties, often utilized to support cognitive health, reduce stress, and promote overall vitality.
- Scientific name: Bacopa scoparioides
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Lamiales and the family Plantaginaceae. It is further categorized into the genus Bacopa, specifically identified as Bacopa scoparioides.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Plantaginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bacopa | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several distinct regions of the Americas. In Mexico, it can be found stretching from the Mexico Gulf to the Mexico Southeast. Its presence extends into Northern South America, specifically within the borders of Venezuela. Moving toward the western side of the continent, the species is also established in Colombia. Finally, its geographical range reaches further south into Western South America, where it inhabits Bolivia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Activities
Bacopa scoparioides has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |