Ludwigia helminthorrhiza
Also known as: Jussiaea helminthorrhiza Mart. +5 more
- Jussiaea helminthorrhiza Mart.
- Jussiaea natans Bonpl.
- Jussiaea natans f. latifolia Hassl.
- Jussiaea natans Kunth
- Jussiaea natans var. emersa Hassl.
- Jussiaea natans var. genuina Hassl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Onagraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a helophyte.
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Indigenous to North America and South America, Ludwigia helminthorrhiza is an aquatic herbaceous perennial belonging to the Onagraceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Surinam, Venezuela
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cuba