20,817 observationsLeast Concern
Mexican Primrose-willow
Ludwigia octovalvis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Myrtales βΊFamily: Onagraceae βΊGenus: Ludwigia
About
Ludwigia octovalvis is a species of flowering plant in the evening primrose family known by the common name Mexican primrose-willow. Its native distribution is unclear, but can be found in Central America, Australia, South-East Asia, Tamilnadu (IND) ,the Middle East, the Central-West African regions and spreads easily to become naturalized. It is also cultivated as an aquatic plant. The plant is known for its anti-ageing properties. The species is sometimes regarded as an invasive species and
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Mexican Primrose-willow is Ludwigia octovalvis.
- The Mexican Primrose-willow has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Mexican Primrose-willow belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Mexican Primrose-willow belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Mexican Primrose-willow belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Mexican Primrose-willow belongs to the order Myrtales.
- Mexican Primrose-willow belongs to the family Onagraceae.
- Mexican Primrose-willow belongs to the genus Ludwigia.