Floating Primrose Willow - Ludwigia peploides (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Invasive, Images)

Floating Primrose Willow

Also known as: Marsh Purslane, Yellow Water Weed, Water primrose, Primrose willow, Clove-strip, Floating primrose-willow

Another name for floating Primrose Willow (Ludwigia peploides) is creeping water primrose. This secondary name is all too apt. That's because this aquatic species native to the Americas has invaded much of the world. Wherever this noxious weed goes, waterways get clogged. France has suffered from horrible ecological devastation because of it.

Scientific classification

Species

Floating Primrose Willow (Ludwigia peploides)

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Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

Spring, Summer, Fall

Bloom Time

1.8 m to 3.5 m

Plant Height

2 m

Spread

Green, Blue

Leaf Color

20 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Distribution of Floating Primrose Willow

Distribution Map

Floating Primrose Willow is native to major regions of South and Central America. Over time, its presence has been noted in parts of Europe and Asia, indicating a broader ecological adaptability. In certain areas of Europe, floating Primrose Willow is sometimes thought to be potentially competitive with indigenous species, which may have an impact on ecosystems. However, this plant's adaptability also allows for a naturalized status in diverse ecological landscapes across the continents.

Native

Cultivated

Invasive

Introduced

No species reported

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Habitat

Lakeshores, streambanks, seasonal wetlands, aquatic

Hemisphere Trend Curve

Northern

Sorthern

Weed Control

Floating Primrose Willow(Ludwigia peploides) is part of the evening primrose family and is a widely recognised invasive weed across many continents. It grows particularly well in wet, flooded regions and forms floating masses just below or on the surface of the water which clogs waterways.

How to Control It

Floating Primrose Willow has proven so destructive in many regions across several continents and therefore multiple countries have banned the trade or sale of it to help curb the issue, control the spread and prevent damage occurring in new areas.

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Care Guide for Floating Primrose Willow

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Pruning: Floating Primrose Willow is an invasive aquatic perennial with floating stems and yellow flowers. Prune in early to late spring to control growth and enhance water flow. Use clean tools and dispose of cuttings properly. Regular pruning promotes healthier growth and prevents spread, vital for habitat management.

Propagation: A semi-aquatic member of the evening primrose family, floating Primrose Willow thrives in wetlands. It propagates easily through stem cuttings, ensuring only nodes get submerged. Although floating Primrose Willow can also reproduce via seeds, this method takes longer and demands specific conditions for successful growth.

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Distribution of Floating Primrose Willow

Weed Control

Care Guide for Floating Primrose Willow

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