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Linear Leaf Water Primrose

Ludwigia hyssopifolia

Least Concern

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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 spanning the Australasia and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Guinea, Seychelles), Asia (4 countries), North America (Guatemala, Honduras), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇳🇵 Nepal 🇵🇼 Palau 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Ludwigia hyssopifolia (Linear Leaf Water Primrose)

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Bushy Seedbox

Ludwigia alternifolia

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Ludwigia longifolia

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Linear Leaf Water Primrose?

The scientific name of Linear Leaf Water Primrose is Ludwigia hyssopifolia. It belongs to the genus Ludwigia.

What is the conservation status of Linear Leaf Water Primrose?

Linear Leaf Water Primrose (Ludwigia hyssopifolia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Linear Leaf Water Primrose live?

Linear Leaf Water Primrose is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Guinea, Seychelles), Asia (4 countries), North America (Guatemala, Honduras), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Fiji, Guatemala, Guinea, Honduras, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nepal.

What family does Linear Leaf Water Primrose belong to?

Linear Leaf Water Primrose (Ludwigia hyssopifolia) belongs to the genus Ludwigia, which is part of the taxonomic family Onagraceae.

Is Linear Leaf Water Primrose endangered?

No, Linear Leaf Water Primrose (Ludwigia hyssopifolia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Linear Leaf Water Primrose belong to?

Linear Leaf Water Primrose (Ludwigia hyssopifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Linear Leaf Water Primrose?

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