Lythrum portula
European Water Purslane, Spatulaleaf Loosestrife
Also known as: Ammannia portula (L.) Baill. +17 more
- Ammannia portula (L.) Baill.
- Chabraea compressa Bubani
- Lythrum portula f. pseudamphibium (V.Rastetter) M.Hoff, 2021
- Lythrum portula subsp. longidentata (J.Gay) P.D.Sell
- Lythrum portula var. callitrichoides (A.Braun ex Koehne) Vasc.
- Lythrum portula var. longidentatum (J.Gay) Vasc.
- Peplis fradinii Pomel
- Peplis glandulifera Dulac
- Peplis longidentata (J.Gay) Batt.
- Peplis longidentata Boiss. & Reut. ex Nyman
- Peplis longidentata J.Gay
- Peplis pollichii Neck.
- Peplis portula (L.) Crantz
- Peplis portula f. aquatica Brenner
- Peplis portula f. callitrichoides A.Braun ex Koehne
- Peplis portula f. pseudamphibia V.Rastetter, 1959
- Peplis portula f. submersa Glück
- Peplis portula L.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lythraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a semiaquatic annual.
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Lythrum portula (commonly known as European water purslane or Spatulaleaf Loosestrife) is an aquatic plant within the Lythraceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Europe, Macaronesia, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Austria, Azores, Baleares, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Corse, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East European Russia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kriti, Morocco, Netherlands, North European Russia, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, South European Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine, Yugoslavia
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)
British Columbia, California, Chile Central, Chile South, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Oregon, Washington