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False Loosestrife

Ludwigia polycarpa

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Canada and United States.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order
Myrtales (อันดับชมพู่)
Family
Onagraceae
Genus
Ludwigia
Species
Ludwigia polycarpa (False Loosestrife)

Names in Other Languages

French ludwigie polycarpe

Similar Species in Ludwigia

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Hampshire Purslane
Ludwigia palustris
Not Evaluated
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Longleaf primrose-willow
Ludwigia longifolia
Not Evaluated
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Linear Leaf Water Primrose
Ludwigia hyssopifolia
Least Concern
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water-primrose
Ludwigia octovalvis
Least Concern
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Peruvian primrose-willow
Ludwigia peruviana
Not Evaluated
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Water primrose
Ludwigia grandiflora
Not Evaluated
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Water primrose
Ludwigia peploides
Not Evaluated
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winged water-primrose
Ludwigia decurrens
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of False Loosestrife?
The scientific name of False Loosestrife is Ludwigia polycarpa. It belongs to the genus Ludwigia.
What is the conservation status of False Loosestrife?
False Loosestrife (Ludwigia polycarpa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does False Loosestrife live?
False Loosestrife is found in Distributed across Canada and United States.. Countries include Canada, United States.
What family does False Loosestrife belong to?
False Loosestrife (Ludwigia polycarpa) belongs to the genus Ludwigia, which is part of the taxonomic family Onagraceae.
Is False Loosestrife endangered?
No, False Loosestrife (Ludwigia polycarpa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does False Loosestrife belong to?
False Loosestrife (Ludwigia polycarpa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of False Loosestrife?
The closest relatives of False Loosestrife in the genus Ludwigia include Hampshire Purslane, Longleaf primrose-willow, Linear Leaf Water Primrose, water-primrose, Peruvian primrose-willow.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Ludwigia — 11 Species

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