Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
senegalensis
ID:
444147

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Troch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Mém. Inst. Franç. Afrique Noire 2: 378 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443479



Common Names

  • Ludwigia senegalensis
  • Water Purslane
  • Willow Primrose


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Synonyms

  • Jussiaea senegalensis (DC.) Brenan [unknown]
  • Jussiaea prieurea Guill. & Perr. [unknown]
  • Ludwigia prieurea Troch. [unknown]
  • Ludwigia pulvinaris Gilg [unknown]
  • Prieurea senegalensis DC. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea pulvinaris (Gilg) Brenan [unknown]

Description

Ludwigia senegalensis (also called 'Senegal Ludwigia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Africa. It has long, thin, green leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, tropical climates, usually in wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ludwigia senegalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, aquariums, and ponds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ludwigia senegalensis has small, yellow flowers that produce small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and green, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ludwigia senegalensis is an annual plant native to Africa. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted into their permanent positions in early summer.

Where to Find Ludwigia senegalensis

Ludwigia senegalensis is native to Africa and can be found in the countries of Senegal, Guinea, and Sierra Leone.

Ludwigia senegalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ludwigia senegalensis?

Ludwigia senegalensis

What type of plant is Ludwigia senegalensis?

A flowering plant

Where can Ludwigia senegalensis be found?

It is native to Africa

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-2494117: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Jean-Louis Trochain (1903-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Troch.' in the authors string.