Indian Pennywort Water ब्राह्मी जल

🌱 About the plant

A creeping mat for the wet edge of a terrace pond or a bowl garden.

Growing it

Perfect for the shallow shelf of a tub pond.

What it is for

Pond-edge cover; shelter for tadpoles and dragonfly larvae.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Part shade

Water

Constantly wet

Season

Jun–Jul

Grows in

Balcony, Terrace / rooftop

Mature size

3–8 cm

First harvest

Year one

Perfect for the shallow shelf of a tub pond.

🌾 Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Pond-edge cover; shelter for tadpoles and dragonfly larvae.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

🐝 Ecological value

🗺️ Where it grows in India