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Creeping water Primrose

Ludwigia adscendens

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (4 countries), and North America (Honduras).

🇸🇳 Senegal 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇧🇩 Bangladesh 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇸🇬 Singapore

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Class

Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)

Species

Ludwigia adscendens (Creeping water Primrose)

Names in Other Languages

Hindi Pani Ki Ghas

Similar Species in Ludwigia

Longleaf primrose-willow

Ludwigia longifolia

Not Evaluated

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Linear Leaf Water Primrose

Ludwigia hyssopifolia

Peruvian primrose-willow

winged water-primrose

Ludwigia decurrens

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Creeping water Primrose?

The scientific name of Creeping water Primrose is Ludwigia adscendens. It belongs to the genus Ludwigia.

What is the conservation status of Creeping water Primrose?

Creeping water Primrose (Ludwigia adscendens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Creeping water Primrose live?

Creeping water Primrose is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (4 countries), and North America (Honduras).. Countries include Bangladesh, Comoros, Guinea, Honduras, Madagascar, Senegal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan.

What family does Creeping water Primrose belong to?

Creeping water Primrose (Ludwigia adscendens) belongs to the genus Ludwigia, which is part of the taxonomic family Onagraceae.

Is Creeping water Primrose endangered?

No, Creeping water Primrose (Ludwigia adscendens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Creeping water Primrose belong to?

Creeping water Primrose (Ludwigia adscendens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Creeping water Primrose?

The closest relatives of Creeping water Primrose in the genus Ludwigia include Hampshire Purslane, Longleaf primrose-willow, Linear Leaf Water Primrose, water-primrose, Peruvian primrose-willow.