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Ludwigia peruviana

Ludwigia peruviana

(L.) H. Hara
Duraznillo De Agua

Family: Onagraceae
Order: Myrtales
Class: Magnoliopsida
Phylum / Division: Magnoliophyta
Kingdom: Plantae

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Synonyms: Jussiaea peruviana.





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Ludwigia peruviana, with the common names Peruvian primrose-willow or Peruvian water primrose, is an aquatic, sometimes deciduous species of flowering plant in the evening primrose family. It can grow to approximately 12 feet in height. While native to Peru, it has been introduced in many other countries for its attractive simple yellow flowers, it is now a common weed in swampy areas around the world.

Ecological impact: The Peruvian primrose-willow forms dense colonies along the shore, then creeps into the water where it impedes navigation, damages structures, and competes with native vegetation. This species is classified as a category I invasive species by the United States state of Florida, where it clogs numerous lakes and rivers, and as a noxious weed by the government of Australia.

Source: Wikipedia, article Ludwigia peruviana. Content adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Accessed on 17/07/2026.





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Photography ID: 627497
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  Adult

Salta (Capital)
Salta
Argentina
03/22/2025
Eduardo Vicente Fumarola
Foto
Photography ID: 627496
♂ ♀
  Adult

Salta (Capital)
Salta
Argentina
03/22/2025
Eduardo Vicente Fumarola
Foto
Photography ID: 627495
♂ ♀
  Adult

Salta (Capital)
Salta
Argentina
03/22/2025
Eduardo Vicente Fumarola



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Record IDDateExact timeCountryProvince / departmentPlaceFilmedPhotographedRecorded vocalObservedHeardWounded or deadNumber of individualsUser or BibliographyDetail
226461422/03/2025ArgentinaSaltaCiudad de Salta. Esquina sudeste de la intersección de calles Mendoza y Gral Paz, Salta (Capital)Eduardo Vicente Fumarola
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Please use the following reference when citing this species account.
EcoRegistros. 2026. Ludwigia peruviana – Species account. Accessed from www.ecoregistros.org on 23/09/2026.