Status:
valid
Authors:
Cocco & Boldrini
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 230: 183 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317951
Common Names
- Ludwigia litoranea
- Littoral Ludwigia
- Littoral Spikemoss
Description
Ludwigia litoranea (also called ‘Litoranea Ludwigia’, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean region. It has a creeping stem and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ludwigia litoranea is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in water gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ludwigia litoranea has small, white flowers with yellowish-green stripes. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin, dark green leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ludwigia litoranea is a small, perennial, evergreen aquatic plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown from cuttings or seeds. It prefers moist, nutrient-rich soil and full sun, and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and is drought-tolerant once established.
Where to Find Ludwigia litoranea
Ludwigia litoranea is native to the Brazilian Cerrado region.
Ludwigia litoranea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ludwigia litoranea?
Ludwigia litoranea
What is the family of Ludwigia litoranea?
Onagraceae
What is the common name of Ludwigia litoranea?
Seashore Primrose-Willow
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,