Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peploides
ID:
443945

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) P.H.Raven

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 6: 393 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443277

Common Names

  • Ludwigia peploides
  • Water Purslane
  • Floating Primrose-willow

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Synonyms

  • Jussiaea gomezii Ram.Goyena [unknown]
  • Jussiaea peploides Kunth [unknown]
  • Jussiaea oblonga Gillies ex Hook. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea polygonifolia Willd. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea pumila Gillies ex Hook. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea boydiana Featherm. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea mendocinensis Gillies ex Hook. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea berteroana Steud. [unknown]
  • Isnardia diffusa (Buch.-Ham.) Oken [unknown]
  • Jussiaea repens peploides (Kunth) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Ludwigia peploides peploides [unknown]
  • Jussiaea patibilcensis Kunth [unknown]
  • Jussiaea polygonoides Kunth [unknown]
  • Jussiaea ramulosa DC. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea californica Jeps. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea repens californica S.Watson [unknown]
  • Jussiaea repens minor Micheli [unknown]
  • Jussiaea repens ramulosa (DC.) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Ludwigia ramulosa M.Gómez [unknown]
  • Ludwigia adscendens peploides (Kunth) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Ludwigia diffusa californica (S.Watson) Greene [unknown]
  • Jussiaea diffusa californica (S.Watson) Greene ex Jeps. [unknown]
  • Jussiaea repens ramulosa Hassl. [unknown]
  • Ludwigia clavellina peploides (Kunth) M.Gómez [unknown]

Description

Ludwigia peploides (also called Water Purslane, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Central and South America. It grows in shallow water, up to 30 cm deep, and prefers slow-moving water. It has oval-shaped leaves that are green to reddish in color, and its stems are reddish-green and can reach up to 1 meter in length.

Uses & Benefits

Ludwigia peploides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ludwigia peploides sub. montevidensis (Spreng.) P.H.Raven
Ludwigia peploides sub. stipulacea (Ohwi) P.H.Raven
Ludwigia peploides sub. glabrescens (Kuntze) P.H.Raven

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ludwigia peploides is a yellow-green colour and is small in size. The seed is a small, brown cone that is approximately 1 cm in length. The seedlings are small and thin with a conical shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ludwigia peploides is a fast-growing, herbaceous perennial that can reach heights of up to 1m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame or sheltered area in the spring, and cuttings should be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Ludwigia peploides

Ludwigia peploides is native to North America and can be found in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows.

Ludwigia peploides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ludwigia peploides?

Ludwigia peploides

What are the common names of Ludwigia peploides?

Common names include Water Primrose, Water Primrose Plant, and Water Purslane

What is the natural habitat of Ludwigia peploides?

Ludwigia peploides is native to North and South America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2493829: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Peter H. Raven (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Raven' in the authors string.