Ludwigia speciosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
1282068
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brenan) Hoch, Goldblatt & P.H.Raven
Source:
tro
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 83: 211 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281406
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ludwigia speciosa (also called Water-purslane, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in wetlands, marshes, and moist meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Ludwigia speciosa is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a food source, for its edible fruits and leaves. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ludwigia speciosa is a yellow four-petaled bloom with a long, slender stem. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ludwigia speciosa is a tropical plant native to South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in a well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly, but not overly wet. It should be fertilized every two to three weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Ludwigia speciosa
Ludwigia speciosa is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Panama.
Ludwigia speciosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ludwigia speciosa?
Ludwigia speciosa
What is the common name of Ludwigia speciosa?
Showy water-primrose
Where is Ludwigia speciosa found?
It is found in the wetlands of North 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 tro-50313823: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Peter H. Raven (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Raven' in the authors string.
John Patrick Micklethwait Brenan (1917-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brenan' in the authors string.
Peter C. Hoch (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoch' in the authors string.