Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
443947

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) H.Hara

Source:
cmp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 28: 293 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443279



Common Names

  • Ludwigia peruviana
  • Peruvian Primrose-willow
  • Water Primrose


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Synonyms

  • Jussiaea mollis Kunth [unknown]
  • Jussiaea peruviana L. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea speciosa Ridl. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea peruviana glaberrima Donn.Sm. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea peruviana australis Hassl. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea peruviana tomentosa Hassl. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea peruviana hirsuta Hassl. [unknown]
  • Sphaerostigma hirtum Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Sphaerostigma minimum Heynh. [unknown]
  • Ludwigia peruviana glaberrima (Donn.Sm.) Alain [unknown]
  • Jussiaea hirta Lam. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea macrocarpa Kunth [unknown]
  • Jussiaea peruviana macrocarpa (Kunth) Bertoni [unknown]
  • Jussiaea sprengeri hort. ex L.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Ludwigia hirta (L.) M.Gómez [unknown]
  • Oenothera hirta L. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea peruviana macrophylla Bertoni [deprecated]

Description

Ludwigia peruviana (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 peruviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ludwigia peruviana is a yellow-green colour and is small in size. The seed is a small, brown cone that is approximately 1 cm in length. The seedlings are small and thin with a conical shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ludwigia peruviana is a fast-growing, herbaceous perennial that can reach heights of up to 1m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame or sheltered area in the spring, and cuttings should be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Ludwigia peruviana

Ludwigia peruviana is native to South America and can be found in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows.

Ludwigia peruviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ludwigia peruviana?

Ludwigia peruviana

What are the common names of Ludwigia peruviana?

Common names include Peruvian Primrose, Peruvian Primrose Plant, and Peruvian Purslane

What is the natural habitat of Ludwigia peruviana?

Ludwigia peruviana is native to South America

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-2493834: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Hiroshi Hara (1911-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Hara' in the authors string.