Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
octovalvis
ID:
444095

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) P.H.Raven

Source:
cmp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 15: 476 (1961 publ. 1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443427



Common Names

  • Ludwigia octovalvis
  • Eight-nerve Primrose-willow
  • Octovalvis Ludwigia


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Synonyms

  • Jussiaea erythrocaulis Mart. ex Micheli [unknown]
  • Jussiaea exaltata Roxb. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea octofila DC. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea octovalvis Sw. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea ovalifolia Sims [unknown]
  • Jussiaea decumbens Benth. ex Wall. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea blumeana DC. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea ligustrifolia Kunth [unknown]
  • Jussiaea longipes Griff. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea macropoda C.Presl [unknown]
  • Jussiaea junghuhniana Miq. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea tetragona Spreng. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea ventiliginum Buch.-Ham. ex Wall. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea suffruticosa L. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea suffruticosa ligustrifolia (Kunth) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea suffruticosa octofila (DC.) Munz [unknown]
  • Oenothera octovalvis Jacq. [unknown]
  • Ludwigia brachycarpa DC. [unknown]
  • Ludwigia capitata Michx. [unknown]
  • Ludwigia octovalvis macropoda (C.Presl) P.H.Raven [unknown]
  • Ludwigia octovalvis macropoda (C.Presl) Shinners [unknown]
  • Epilobium fruticosum Lour. [unknown]
  • Ludwigia suffruticosa M.Gómez [unknown]
  • Jussiaea salicifolia Kunth [unknown]
  • Jussiaea octonervia Lam. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea suffruticosa macropoda (C.Presl) Munz [unknown]
  • Jussiaea angustifolia Lam. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea calycina C.Presl [unknown]
  • Jussiaea clavata M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Jussiaea frutescens J.Jacq. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea haenkeana Steud. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea hirsuta Mill. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea occidentalis Nutt. ex Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Jussiaea persicariaefolia Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea persicariifolia major Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea peruviana octofila (DC.) Bertoni [unknown]
  • Jussiaea pubescens L. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea sagreana A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea suffruticosa angustifolia (Lam.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Jussiaea suffruticosa octonervia (Lam.) Bertoni [unknown]
  • Jussiaea suffruticosa sintenisii Urb. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea venosa C.Presl [unknown]
  • Ludwigia angustifolia M.Gómez [unknown]
  • Ludwigia pubescens (L.) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Ludwigia pubescens ligustrifolia (Kunth) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Ludwigia sagreana (A.Rich.) M.Gómez [unknown]
  • Jussiaea suffruticosa linearifolia (Hassl.) Munz [unknown]
  • Ludwigia octovalvis octovalvis [unknown]
  • Ludwigia angustifolia Michx. [unknown]
  • Isnardia capitata DC. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea scabra Willd. [unknown]
  • Ludwigia pubescens macropoda (C.Presl) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Jussiaea suffruticosa linearifolia Hassl. [unknown]
  • Ludwigia octovalvis octofila (DC.) Alain [unknown]
  • Ludwigia octovalvis ligustrifolia (Kunth) Alain [unknown]
  • Jussiaea burmanni DC. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea fruticosa DC. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea suffruticosa angustifolia (Lam.) Alston [unknown]
  • Jussiaea suffruticosa subglabra Thwaites ex Trimen [unknown]
  • Jussiaea suffruticosa villosa (Lam.) Alston [unknown]
  • Ludwigia pubescens linearifolia (Hassl.) A.Fern. & R.Fern. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea suffruticosa octonervia Hassl. [deprecated]

Description

Ludwigia octovalvis (also called Eight-Valved Water Primrose, among many other common names) is an aquatic herb native to North and South America. It has an upright habit with oval-shaped leaves and its stems are reddish-brown. It is found in freshwater wetlands and ponds. It prefers moist soils and can be found in areas with high rainfall.

Uses & Benefits

Ludwigia octovalvis is used for landscaping, as it is a popular ornamental plant, and for water purification.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ludwigia octovalvis sub. sessiliflora (Micheli) P.H.Raven
Ludwigia octovalvis sub. brevisepala (Brenan) P.H.Raven

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ludwigia octovalvis are small, yellow-green, and are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and winged, and the seedlings are slender and conical.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ludwigia octovalvis is a species of flowering plant native to North America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist and warm until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and kept moist until they root.

Where to Find Ludwigia octovalvis

Ludwigia octovalvis is native to North America and can be found in wetland areas. It is often found in marshes, swamps, and ponds and is commonly found in Canada and the United States.

Ludwigia octovalvis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ludwigia octovalvis?

Ludwigia octovalvis

What is the common name of Ludwigia octovalvis?

Eight-valved Water-primrose

What is the family of Ludwigia octovalvis?

Onagraceae

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-2494035: Based on the initial data import
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
Peter H. Raven (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Raven' in the authors string.