Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
turbinata
ID:
1319775

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.L.R.Moraes

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 41: 61 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332229



Common Names

  • Ludwigia Turbinata
  • Turbinate Ludwigia
  • Turbinate Ludwigia Bush


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Description

Ludwigia turbinata (also called Turbinate Ludwigia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to tropical America and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ludwigia turbinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ludwigia turbinata is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oblong shape and the seedlings are small, thin, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ludwigia turbinata is an easy-to-grow aquatic plant native to North America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be used for propagation.

Where to Find Ludwigia turbinata

Ludwigia turbinata is found in the wetlands of North and South America.

Ludwigia turbinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ludwigia turbinata?

Ludwigia turbinata

What is the common name of Ludwigia turbinata?

Turbinate Ludwigia

What is the family of Ludwigia turbinata?

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

Pedro Luís Rodrigues de Moraes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.L.R.Moraes' in the authors string.