Peruvian primrose-willow
Ludwigia peruviana (L.) H.Hara
Ludwigia peruviana (L.) H.Hara, known as Peruvian primrose-willow, is a species in the Onagraceae family. It is an aquatic or semi-aquatic plant that can grow up to 3.7 meters tall. Native to Peru, it has been introduced in many regions globally, often cultivated for its yellow flowers. It is now a widespread weed in wetland areas. The plant is found in various regions of Colombia, including Antioquia, Boyacá, and Cundinamarca, as well as in several protected areas such as Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona and Jardín Botánico de Bogotá. It is also reported in other countries such as India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Australia. First described in 1953, it has a broad distribution across the Neotropical and Indomalayan regions.
Description
Ludwigia peruviana is a flowering plant in the evening primrose family, Onagraceae. It is native to Peru and has been introduced to many parts of the world, where it is often grown for its yellow flowers. However, it has become a common weed in swampy and aquatic habitats. The species is widely distributed in Colombia, occurring in multiple departments and ecological regions, including the Cordillera Occidental and Cordillera Central. It is also found in several protected natural areas, such as Parque Nacional Natural Cocuy and Parque Nacional Natural Las Orquídeas. Outside of South America, it has been reported in countries such as India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Australia. The plant was first formally described in 1953.
Other common names
Peruvian primrose-willowPeruvian primrosebushprimrose-willowwater-primrose
Distribution
Antioquia, Boyacá, Caldas, Caquetá, Cauca, Cesar, Chocó, Córdoba, Cundinamarca, Huila, La Guajira, Magdalena, Meta, Norte de Santander, Putumayo, Risaralda, Santander, Valle del Cauca · Boyacá; Santa maría · BR · Subregiones: Cordillera occidental, Cordillera central, Norte, Zona central, Sur, Enclaves subxerofíticos · SFF Iguaque | Parque Nacional Natural Cocuy | Parque Nacional Natural Las Orquídeas | Parque Nacional Natural Cueva de los Guácharos Vía Parque Isla de Salamanca | Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona · Neotropical · Oriental (Indomalaya) · ZA · LK · SG · Barrancabermeja | Bucaramanga | Charalá | Encino | Los Santos | Suratá · ID · IN · MY · AU · San Luis de Gaceno · Socotá · Mongua · Antioquia, Boyacá, Caldas, Caquetá, Cauca, Cesar, Chocó, Cundinamarca, La Guajira, Huila, Magdalena, Meta, Norte de Santander, Putumayo, Risaralda, Santander, Valle · Jardín Botánico de Bogotá · O'Higgins Region |Biobío Region · TW · Bogotá · Cuenca: Macrocuencas Magdalena - Cauca; Cuerpo de agua: Humedal del alto río Cauca · SV · DO · HN · GT · Andina, Caribe, Pacífica, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Valle del Cauca, Valle del Magdalena, Orinoquia · conterminous 48 United States
Synonyms
Jussiaea mollisJussiaea peruvianaJussiaea speciosaJussiaea peruviana var. glaberrimaJussiaea peruviana var. australisJussiaea peruviana f. tomentosaJussiaea peruviana f. hirsutaSphaerostigma minimumLudwigia peruviana var. glaberrimaJussiaea hirtaJussiaea macrocarpaJussiaea peruviana var. macrocarpaJussiaea sprengeriLudwigia hirtaOenothera hirtaJussiaea peruviana var. typicaJussiaea peruviana var. macrophyllaJussiaea grandifloraJussiaea hirsutaJussiaea hirta