Ludwigia decurrens
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]
| Ludwigia decurrens | |
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| Flowers have four to five yellow petals. | |
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| Alternately arranged linear leaves. | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Onagraceae |
| Genus: | Ludwigia |
| Species: | L. decurrens |
| Binomial name | |
| Ludwigia decurrens Walter | |
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]
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References
- Ludwigia decurrens. NatureServe.
- 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. Not Sci Biol 2(2) 75-80.
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