Ludwigia peruviana
Family Onagraceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Ludwigia, Peruvian Primrose, Peruvian Water Primrose, Primrose Willow, Water Primrose, Willow Primrose |
| Synonyms | Jussiaea hirta Lam.; Jussiaea macrocarpa Kunth; Jussiaea mollis Kunth; Jussiaea peruviana f. hirsuta Hassl.; Jussiaea peruviana f. tomentosa Hassl.; Jussiaea peruviana L.; Jussiaea peruviana var. australis Hassl.; Jussiaea peruviana var. glaberrima Donn.Sm.; Jussiaea peruviana var. macrocarpa (Kunth) Bertoni; Jussiaea speciosa Ridl.; Jussiaea sprengeri hort. ex L.H. Bailey; Ludwigia hirta (L.) M. Gómez; Ludwigia peruviana var. glaberrima (Donn. Sm.) A. H. Liogier; Oenothera hirta L. |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Aquatic, Shrub |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Adhesive (burrs, sticky, awns, hairs etc.), Hydrochorous (buoyant) |
| Maximum height (m) | 3 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | North America, South America |
| Exotic range (Australia) | NSW |
| Exotic range (other) | Asia, North America, Pacific Ocean Islands |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Wetlands, Riparian Systems, Water bodies |
| Soil type (exotic) | Information unavailable |
| Decade of introduction | 1900 |
Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 26 | 0 | 30 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 10 |
| RCP 8.5 2050 | 18 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| RCP 8.5 2070 | 18 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences
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Current suitable habitat
2050 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
2070 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
Recorded occurrences
(Australia)
Recorded occurrences
(global)
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Further Information
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