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winged water-primrose

Ludwigia decurrens

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Burkina Faso, Guinea), Asia (Japan, Taiwan), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)
Class
Magnoliopsida (木兰纲)
Order
Myrtales (桃金娘目)
Family
Onagraceae
Genus
Ludwigia
Species
Ludwigia decurrens (winged water-primrose)

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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Bushy Seedbox
Ludwigia alternifolia
Least Concern
View all species in Ludwigia →

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植物
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木兰植物门
Phylum
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木兰纲
Class
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桃金娘目
Order
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Onagraceae
Family
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Ludwigia
Genus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of winged water-primrose?
The scientific name of winged water-primrose is Ludwigia decurrens. It belongs to the genus Ludwigia.
What is the conservation status of winged water-primrose?
winged water-primrose (Ludwigia decurrens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does winged water-primrose live?
winged water-primrose is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Burkina Faso, Guinea), Asia (Japan, Taiwan), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Burkina Faso, Colombia, Guinea, Japan, Taiwan.
What family does winged water-primrose belong to?
winged water-primrose (Ludwigia decurrens) belongs to the genus Ludwigia, which is part of the taxonomic family Onagraceae.
Is winged water-primrose endangered?
No, winged water-primrose (Ludwigia decurrens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does winged water-primrose belong to?
winged water-primrose (Ludwigia decurrens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of winged water-primrose?
The closest relatives of winged water-primrose in the genus Ludwigia include Hampshire Purslane, Longleaf primrose-willow, Linear Leaf Water Primrose, water-primrose, Peruvian primrose-willow.

Native Range — 6 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
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winged water-primrose
Ludwigia decurrens
LC
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Bushy Seedbox
Ludwigia alternifolia
LC 🐾
Creeping water Primrose
Ludwigia adscendens
LC 🐾
False Loosestrife
Ludwigia polycarpa
LC
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