smallfruit primrose-willow
Ludwigia microcarpa Michx.
Ludwigia microcarpa is a species in the Onagraceae family, commonly known as smallfruit primrose-willow. It was first described in 1803 by Frederick Pursh under the authorship of Michx. The plant is native to the southeastern United States and parts of the Caribbean, including Alabama, Arkansas, Bahamas, Cuba, Florida, Georgia, Jamaica, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
Description
Ludwigia microcarpa belongs to the genus Ludwigia and the botanical family Onagraceae. It is a herbaceous plant that thrives in wetland and aquatic habitats. The species is characterized by its small fruits and is adapted to a range of freshwater environments. It is widely distributed across the southeastern United States and extends into the Caribbean region. The plant is an important component of wetland ecosystems, contributing to biodiversity and habitat structure.
Other common names
smallfruit primrose-willow
Distribution
Alabama · Arkansas · Bahamas · Cuba · Florida · Georgia · Jamaica · Louisiana · Mississippi · Missouri · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Virginia
Synonyms
Isnardia microcarpaLudwigia glandulosa