Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
443852

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cambess.) H.Hara

Source:
cmp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 28: 292 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443184



Common Names

  • Ludwigia elegans
  • Elegant Ludwigia
  • Elegans Ludwigia


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Synonyms

  • Jussiaea bracteata Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea costata Pohl ex Micheli [unknown]
  • Jussiaea elegans Cambess. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea octofila elegans (Cambess. ex A.St.-Hil.) H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea peruviana elegans (Cambess. ex A.St.-Hil.) H.Lév. ex Bertoni [unknown]
  • Jussiaea elegans macrophylla Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea elegans intermedia Hassl. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea elegans australis Malme [unknown]

Description

Ludwigia elegans (also called Water Purslane, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Central and South America. It grows in shallow water, up to 30 cm deep, and prefers slow-moving water. It has oval-shaped leaves that are green to reddish in color, and its stems are reddish-green and can reach up to 1 meter in length.

Uses & Benefits

Ludwigia elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies and its leaves are used as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ludwigia elegans are small, yellow to orange-yellow, and have 4 petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ludwigia elegans is an easy-to-grow aquatic plant that can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and plenty of light. It can be propagated by cutting the stem and replanting it in a new pot or tank. It can also be propagated by dividing the plant into smaller sections and replanting them in separate pots or tanks.

Where to Find Ludwigia elegans

Ludwigia elegans is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Ludwigia elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ludwigia elegans?

Ludwigia elegans

What is the common name of Ludwigia elegans?

Elegans

What is the natural habitat of Ludwigia elegans?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

Species in the Ludwigia genus

Ludwigia affinis, Ludwigia adscendens, Ludwigia abyssinica, Ludwigia africana, Ludwigia hassleriana, Ludwigia foliobracteolata, Ludwigia filiformis, Ludwigia erecta, Ludwigia inclinata, Ludwigia helminthorrhiza, Ludwigia hyssopifolia, Ludwigia brenanii, Ludwigia densiflora, Ludwigia decurrens, Ludwigia elegans, Ludwigia burchellii, Ludwigia peploides, Ludwigia peruviana, Ludwigia perennis, Ludwigia prostrata, Ludwigia peduncularis, Ludwigia palustris, Ludwigia rigida, Ludwigia quadrangularis, Ludwigia octovalvis, Ludwigia longifolia, Ludwigia linifolia, Ludwigia major, Ludwigia leptocarpa, Ludwigia latifolia, Ludwigia sedioides, Ludwigia nervosa, Ludwigia torulosa, Ludwigia stenorraphe, Ludwigia sericea, Ludwigia senegalensis, Ludwigia kentiana, Ludwigia uruguayensis, Ludwigia epilobioides, Ludwigia ovalis, Ludwigia alata, Ludwigia alternifolia, Ludwigia arcuata, Ludwigia brevipes, Ludwigia glandulosa, Ludwigia hirtella, Ludwigia hookeri, Ludwigia jussiaeoides, Ludwigia linearis, Ludwigia maritima,

Species in the Onagraceae family

Camissonia bolanderi, Camissonia dominguez-escalantorum, Camissonia bairdii, Camissonia benitensis, Camissonia breviflora, Camissonia campestris, Camissonia contorta, Camissonia dentata, Camissonia integrifolia, Camissonia kernensis, Camissonia lacustris, Camissonia ovata, Camissonia parvula, Camissonia pubens, Camissonia pusilla, Camissonia sierrae, Camissonia strigulosa, Camissonia subacaulis, Camissonia tanacetifolia, Camissonia contorta, Camissoniopsis bistorta, Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia, Camissoniopsis confusa, Camissoniopsis guadalupensis, Camissoniopsis hardhamiae, Camissoniopsis hirtella, Camissoniopsis ignota, Camissoniopsis intermedia, Camissoniopsis lewisii, Camissoniopsis luciae, Camissoniopsis micrantha, Camissoniopsis pallida, Camissoniopsis proavita, Camissoniopsis robusta, Chylismia atwoodii, Chylismia confertiflora, Chylismia eastwoodiae, Chylismia exilis, Chylismia megalantha, Chylismia munzii, Chylismia specicola, Chylismia arenaria, Chylismia brevipes, Chylismia cardiophylla, Chylismia claviformis, Chylismia heterochroma, Chylismia parryi, Chylismia scapoidea, Chylismia walkeri, Chylismiella pterosperma,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2493697: Based on the initial data import
Hiroshi Hara (1911-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Hara' in the authors string.
Jacques Cambessèdes (1799-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cambess.' in the authors string.