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water-primrose

Ludwigia octovalvis

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (5 countries), North America (El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras), Oceania and the Pacific (11 countries), and South America (4 countries).

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇲 Cameroon 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇯🇵 Japan 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇲🇿 Mozambique 🇲🇲 Myanmar 🇳🇷 Nauru 🇵🇼 Palau 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇵🇪 Peru 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇹🇻 Tuvalu 🇻🇺 Vanuatu 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Ludwigia octovalvis (water-primrose)

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Bushy Seedbox

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Creeping water Primrose

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Least Concern

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Longleaf primrose-willow

Ludwigia longifolia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of water-primrose?

The scientific name of water-primrose is Ludwigia octovalvis. It belongs to the genus Ludwigia.

What is the conservation status of water-primrose?

water-primrose (Ludwigia octovalvis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does water-primrose live?

water-primrose is found in Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (5 countries), North America (El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras), Oceania and the Pacific (11 countries), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, El Salvador, Fiji, Guatemala, Guinea, Honduras.

What family does water-primrose belong to?

water-primrose (Ludwigia octovalvis) belongs to the genus Ludwigia, which is part of the taxonomic family Onagraceae.

Is water-primrose endangered?

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

What kingdom does water-primrose belong to?

water-primrose (Ludwigia octovalvis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of water-primrose?

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