Status:
valid
Authors:
Thieret
Source:
ksu
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
J. Louisiana Soc. Hort. Res. 13: 20 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445241
Common Names
- Limnophila ludoviciana
- Ludovician Limnophila
- Louisiana Limnophila
Description
Limnophila ludoviciana (also called Louisiana Limnophila, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It has a creeping rhizome and grows up to 40 cm tall. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Limnophila ludoviciana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Limnophila ludoviciana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Limnophila ludoviciana is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial native to South America. It is easily propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and prune as needed to maintain shape.
Where to Find Limnophila ludoviciana
Limnophila ludoviciana is native to Mexico and can be found in wetland areas.
Limnophila ludoviciana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Limnophila ludoviciana?
Limnophila ludoviciana
What is the common name of Limnophila ludoviciana?
Louisiana Marshweed
What is the natural habitat of Limnophila ludoviciana?
Limnophila ludoviciana is native to the southeastern United States, from Louisiana to Florida.
Species in the Limnophila genus
Limnophila ludoviciana,
Limnophila balsamea,
Limnophila australis,
Limnophila aquatica,
Limnophila ceratophylloides,
Limnophila barteri,
Limnophila cana,
Limnophila cambodiana,
Limnophila brownii,
Limnophila hippuridoides,
Limnophila helferi,
Limnophila glandulifera,
Limnophila glabra,
Limnophila geoffrayi,
Limnophila fluviatilis,
Limnophila hayatae,
Limnophila dasyantha,
Limnophila fragrans,
Limnophila laotica,
Limnophila micrantha,
Limnophila parviflora,
Limnophila indica,
Limnophila pulcherrima,
Limnophila polystachya,
Limnophila polyantha,
Limnophila poilanei,
Limnophila siamensis,
Limnophila tillaeoides,
Limnophila villosa,
Limnophila villifera,
Limnophila verticillata,
Limnophila chinensis,
Limnophila sessiliflora,
Limnophila bangweolensis,
Limnophila heterophylla,
Limnophila crassifolia,
Limnophila connata,
Limnophila connata,
Limnophila rugosa,
Limnophila repens,
Limnophila erecta,
Limnophila borealis,
Limnophila limnophiloides,
Limnophila aromatica,
Limnophila wilsonii,
Limnophila laxa,
Limnophila palauensis,
Species in the Plantaginaceae family
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum,
Adenosma annamense,
Adenosma bracteosum,
Adenosma camphoratum,
Adenosma cordifolium,
Adenosma debilis,
Adenosma elsholtzioides,
Adenosma glutinosum,
Adenosma hirsutum,
Adenosma indianum,
Adenosma inopinatum,
Adenosma javanicum,
Adenosma macrophyllum,
Adenosma malabaricum,
Adenosma microcephalum,
Adenosma muelleri,
Adenosma nelsonioides,
Adenosma papuana,
Adenosma punctata,
Adenosma retusilobum,
Adenosma subrepens,
Adenosma ternata,
Adenosma thorelii,
Agathelpis adunca,
Agathelpis brevifolia,
Agathelpis mucronata,
Albraunia foveopilosa,
Albraunia fugax,
Albraunia psilosperma,
Anamaria heterophylla,
Anarrhinum bellidifolium,
Anarrhinum corsicum,
Anarrhinum duriminium,
Anarrhinum forsskaolii,
Anarrhinum fruticosum,
Anarrhinum intermedium,
Anarrhinum laxiflorum,
Anarrhinum longipedicellatum,
Anarrhinum orientale,
Anarrhinum pedatum,
Anarrhinum forskaohlii,
Ancistrostylis harmandii,
Angelonia acuminatissima,
Angelonia alternifolia,
Angelonia angustifolia,
Angelonia arguta,
Angelonia biflora,
Angelonia bisaccata,
Angelonia blanchetii,
Angelonia campestris,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301707-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].