Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
torulosa
ID:
444142

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Arn.) H.Hara

Source:
cmp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 28: 294 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443474



Common Names

  • Ludwigia torulosa
  • Twisted Water-Purslane
  • Twisted Primrose-Willow


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Synonyms

  • Jussiaea torulosa Arn. [unknown]
  • Oocarpon torulosum (Arn.) Urb. [unknown]
  • Oocarpon jussiaeoides Micheli [unknown]
  • Jussiaea oocarpa C.Wright ex Griseb. [unknown]
  • Ludwigia oocarpa M.Gómez [unknown]
  • Oocarpon jussiaeoides microcarpa Hassl. [unknown]

Description

Ludwigia torulosa (also called Twisted-Stem 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 torulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ludwigia torulosa 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 torulosa is an annual plant native to South America. 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 torulosa

Ludwigia torulosa is native to Central and South America and can be found in the Amazon basin.

Ludwigia torulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ludwigia torulosa?

Ludwigia torulosa

What is the common name of Ludwigia torulosa?

Twisted Water-primrose

What is the family of Ludwigia torulosa?

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-2494108: Based on the initial data import
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Hiroshi Hara (1911-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Hara' in the authors string.