Ludwigia hexapetala
Water Primrose
Also known as: Jussiaea hexapetala Hook. & Arn. +6 more
- Jussiaea hexapetala Hook. & Arn.
- Jussiaea repens subsp. major Hassl.
- Jussiaea stenophylla Gillies
- Jussiaea stenophylla Gillies ex Hook.
- Jussiaea uruguayensis var. major (Hassl.) Munz
- Ludwigia grandiflora subsp. hexapetala (Hook. & Arn.) G.L.Nesom & Kartesz
- Ludwigia grandiflora var. hexapetala (Hook. & Arn.) D.B.Ward
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Onagraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or helophyte.
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Ludwigia hexapetala (commonly known as Water-Primrose) is a shrub belonging to the Onagraceae family. Found natively in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Central America, Northeastern U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southern South America, Southwestern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Arkansas, Bolivia, Brazil South, California, Chile Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Delaware, Ecuador, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Paraguay, Pennsylvania, Peru, South Carolina, Tennessee, Washington
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)
Belgium, France, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, Spain, Taiwan