Flower
Bacopa
Chaenostoma cordatumAlso known as Ornamental Bacopa, Sutera, Heartleaf Sutera
Bacopa forms a dense trailing carpet of miniature heart-shaped foliage punctuated by a profusion of small, star-like blossoms. In its native southern African coastal habitat, it cascades over rocky outcroppings and moist banks, blooming persistently across warm months. Widely cultivated globally as a trailing container plant, it acts as a valuable nectar provider for diminutive native bees and hoverflies.
FloweringOrnamentalTrailing
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preySunlight, Water, Soil nutrients
Predators
- Aphids
- Slugs
- Whiteflies
ThreatsHabitat clearance, severe drought, and hard frosts
HabitatsCoastal cliffs, rocky slopes, and cultivated gardens
Life span2–5 years (often grown as an annual)
Classification
- OrderLamiales
- FamilyScrophulariaceae
- GenusChaenostoma
- SpeciesChaenostoma cordatum
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe and handle at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Cultivation Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist, as drying out causes it to abruptly drop blossoms.
- Sunlight Exposure: Plant in partial shade to full sun where midday heat is tempered.
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