Ludwigia prostrata
Ludwigia prostrata Roxb.
Ludwigia prostrata is a species in the genus Ludwigia, family Onagraceae, first described in 1820 by Roxb. It is distributed across several regions including SG, MG, Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Hainan, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicobar Is., and the Philippines.
Description
Ludwigia prostrata is closely related to Ludwigia epilobioides, with similarities in leaves, flowers, and fruits. However, it can be distinguished by its seeds, which lie in one row per locule and are free. This species is part of the Onagraceae family, commonly known as the evening primrose family.
Distribution
SG · MG · Andaman Is. · Assam · Bangladesh · Borneo · Cambodia · China South-Central · China Southeast · East Himalaya · Hainan · India · Jawa · Laos · Lesser Sunda Is. · Malaya · Myanmar · Nepal · Nicobar Is. · Philippines · Primorye · Sri Lanka · Thailand · Vietnam · West Himalaya
Synonyms
Jussiaea prostrataOenothera albaLudwigia leucorhizaIsnardia diffusaIsnardia prostrataLudwigia diffusaLudwigia fruticulosaNematopyxis prostrataNematopyxis pusillaNematopyxis fruticulosa