water-primrose
Ludwigia hexapetala (Hook. & Arn.) Zardini, H.Y.Gu & P.H.Raven
Ludwigia hexapetala, known as water-primrose, is a herbaceous perennial in the Onagraceae family. It is native to Central and South America and has been introduced to various regions, including parts of North America, where it is considered an invasive species in aquatic ecosystems. It thrives in wetland habitats such as lakes, ponds, ditches, and streams.
Description
Ludwigia hexapetala is a member of the genus Ludwigia and is recognized for its aquatic or semi-aquatic growth habit. Its stems can be either submerged or emergent. The plant is reported from multiple regions, including Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and the United States. It was first described in 1991 by Zardini, H.Y. Gu, and P.H. Raven, with the original combination attributed to Hook. & Arn. It is commonly referred to as water-primrose in English and is known for its ecological impact in non-native regions.
Other common names
water-primrose
Distribution
BR · Belgium · Flemish Region · Walloon Region · IT · Córdoba, Cundinamarca · Alabama · Argentina Northeast · Argentina Northwest · Argentina South · Arkansas · Bolivia · Brazil South · California · Chile Central · Colombia · Costa Rica · Delaware · Ecuador · Florida · France · Georgia · Italy · Japan · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maryland · Mississippi · New York · North Carolina
Synonyms
Jussiaea stuckertiiJussiaea hexapetalaLudwigia grandiflora subsp. hexapetalaLudwigia grandiflora var. hexapetalaJussiaea stenophylla