Disk Waterhyssop
Scientific Name: Bacopa rotundifolia (Michx.) Wettst.
Synonyms: Bacopa nobsiana H. Mason, Bacopa simulans Fernald, Bramia rotundifolia (Michx.) Britton, Hydranthelium rotundifolium (Michx.) Pennell, Macuillamia rotundifolia (Michx.) Raf.
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Scrophulariales / Scrophulariaceae / Bacopa Aubl./ Bacopa rotundifolia (Michx.) Wettst.
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | BARO |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | Forb/herb |
| Native Locations | BARO |
Plant Guide
Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Disk Waterhyssop.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Moisture Use | High |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | No |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | High |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Low |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Drought Tolerance | None |
| Fertility Requirement | Low |
| Fire Tolerance | None |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 120 |
| Hedge Tolerance | None |
| pH, Maximum | 7.8 |
| pH, Minimum | 5.4 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 11000 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 2700 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 65 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 24 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 0 |
| Salinity Tolerance | None |
| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -33 |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Shape and Orientation | Prostrate |
| Toxicity | None |
| Active Growth Period | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| C:N Ratio | Low |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | Yes |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Conspicuous | Yes |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Dense |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Lifespan | Moderate |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 0.1 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Form | Stoloniferous |
| Foliage Texture | Medium |
Reproduction
| Vegetative Spread Rate | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Small Grain | No |
| Seedling Vigor | Low |
| Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Fall |
| Seed per Pound | 4000000 |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
| Propagated by Container | Yes |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Fall |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Medium |
| Commercial Availability | No Known Source |
| Bloom Period | Fall |
| Propagated by Cuttings | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Palatable Graze Animal | Low |
| Nursery Stock Product | No |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
