Ludwigia decurrens
Ludwigia decurrens | |
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Flowers have four to five yellow petals. | |
Alternately arranged linear leaves. | |
Secure (NatureServe) | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Myrtales |
Family: | Onagraceae |
Genus: | Ludwigia |
Species: | L. decurrens
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Binomial name | |
Ludwigia decurrens Walter
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Ludwigia decurrens is a species of flowering plant in the evening primrose family known by the common names willow primrose and wingleaf primrose-willow. It is native to the central and eastern United States.[1]
This species is an annual or woody perennial herb growing up to 6 feet tall. It has an erect form and a winged stem. The linear leaves are alternately arranged. The flower has four to five yellow petals.[2]
This plant grows in wet habitat types, often alongside Polygonum and Cyperus species.[2]
This species has been shown to have allelopathic effects on other plants.[3]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ludwigia decurrens. |
References[]
- ^ Ludwigia decurrens. NatureServe.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Ludwigia decurrens. USDA NRCS Plant Guide.
- ^ Sakpere, A. M., et al. (2010). Allelopathic effects of Ludwigia decurrens and L. adscendens subsp. diffusa on germination, seedling growth and yield of Corchorus olitorious L.[permanent dead link] Not Sci Biol 2(2) 75-80.
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Categories:
- NatureServe secure species
- Ludwigia (plant)
- Flora of the United States
- Myrtales stubs