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Water primrose

Ludwigia grandiflora

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (12 countries), North America (Cuba, United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇯🇵 Japan 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Names in Other Languages

French Jussie à grandes fleurs
German Ludwigie

Similar Species in Ludwigia

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Bushy Seedbox
Ludwigia alternifolia
Least Concern
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Creeping water Primrose
Ludwigia adscendens
Least Concern
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False Loosestrife
Ludwigia polycarpa
Least Concern
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Hampshire Purslane
Ludwigia palustris
Not Evaluated
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Linear Leaf Water Primrose
Ludwigia hyssopifolia
Least Concern
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Longleaf primrose-willow
Ludwigia longifolia
Not Evaluated
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Peruvian primrose-willow
Ludwigia peruviana
Not Evaluated
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water-primrose
Ludwigia octovalvis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Water primrose?
The scientific name of Water primrose is Ludwigia grandiflora. It belongs to the genus Ludwigia.
Where does Water primrose live?
Water primrose is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (12 countries), North America (Cuba, United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Cuba, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Japan, Netherlands.
What family does Water primrose belong to?
Water primrose (Ludwigia grandiflora) belongs to the genus Ludwigia, which is part of the taxonomic family Onagraceae.
What kingdom does Water primrose belong to?
Water primrose (Ludwigia grandiflora) 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.

Native Range — 16 Countries

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Genus Ludwigia — 11 Species

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Bushy Seedbox
Ludwigia alternifolia
LC 🐾
Creeping water Primrose
Ludwigia adscendens
LC 🐾
False Loosestrife
Ludwigia polycarpa
LC 🐾
Hampshire Purslane
Ludwigia palustris
NE 🐾
Linear Leaf Water Primrose
Ludwigia hyssopifolia
LC 🐾
Longleaf primrose-willow
Ludwigia longifolia
NE 🐾
Peruvian primrose-willow
Ludwigia peruviana
NE 🐾
water-primrose
Ludwigia octovalvis
LC
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Water primrose
Ludwigia grandiflora
NE
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Water primrose
Ludwigia peploides
NE 🐾
winged water-primrose
Ludwigia decurrens
LC
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