Status:
valid
Authors:
Poir. in Lam.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1814
Citation Micro:
Encycl. , Suppl. 3: 513 (1814)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443435
Common Names
- Ludwigia linifolia
- Narrow-Leaved Ludwigia
- Linear-Leaved Primrose-Willow
Synonyms
- Isnardia linifolia Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Ludwigia linifolia (also called Linear-Leaf 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 linifolia is used for landscaping, as it is a popular ornamental plant, and for water purification.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ludwigia linifolia are small, yellow-green, and are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and winged, and the seedlings are slender and conical.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ludwigia linifolia is a species of flowering plant native to North America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist and warm until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and kept moist until they root.
Where to Find Ludwigia linifolia
Ludwigia linifolia is native to North America and can be found in wetland areas. It is often found in marshes, swamps, and ponds and is commonly found in Canada and the United States.
Ludwigia linifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ludwigia linifolia?
Ludwigia linifolia
What is the common name of Ludwigia linifolia?
Linearleaf Water-primrose
What is the family of Ludwigia linifolia?
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,