Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) H.Hara
Source:
cmp
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 28: 291 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443141
Common Names
- Ludwigia adscendens
- Adscendens Ludwigia
- Ascending Ludwigia
Description
Ludwigia adscendens (also called Climbing Water Primrose, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Onagraceae family. It is an annual herb, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Mexico, and is found in wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ludwigia adscendens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ludwigia adscendens sub. diffusa (Forssk.) P.H.Raven
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ludwigia adscendens has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ludwigia adscendens is a small, annual herb that is native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and regular watering. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Ludwigia adscendens
Ludwigia adscendens can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Ludwigia adscendens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ludwigia adscendens?
Ludwigia adscendens
What type of plant is Ludwigia adscendens?
A shrub
Where is Ludwigia adscendens native to?
Southern Mexico
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,