Ludwigia octovalvis subsp. sessiliflora
Mexican Primrose Willow
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Onagraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Ludwigia octovalvis subsp. sessiliflora (commonly known as Mexican primrose-willow) is a shrub within the Onagraceae family. It is found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in wet tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Ludwigia octovalvis, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, China, East Tropical Africa, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Northwestern Pacific, Papuasia, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, Southwestern Pacific, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Fiji, Gilbert Is., Hainan, India, Japan, Jawa, KwaZulu-Natal, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Madagascar, Malaya, Maluku, Marianas, Marshall Is., Mauritius, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, New Guinea, New South Wales, Nicobar Is., Northern Territory, Philippines, Queensland, Rodrigues, Réunion, Seychelles, Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tibet, Vanuatu, Vietnam, West Himalaya, Western Australia, Zimbabwe
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cape Provinces, Marquesas, Society Is.
Base Species & Variations