Ludwigia palustris (Marsh Purslane)
A semi-aquatic species, native to the northern hemisphere and Africa, naturalised in scattered locations in NSW, Victoria, SA and Queensland. Grows on mud as water levels drop, or in the water column with leaves floating on the surface. Flowers are small and inconspicuous. Promoted as an aquarium plant and capable of behaving invasively in freshwater situations such as rivers and lagoons.
Ludwigia palustris is listed in the following regions:
Canberra & Southern Tablelands | Albury, Wodonga | South Coast | Hume
No sightings currently exist.
Species information
- Ludwigia palustris Scientific name
- Marsh Purslane Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Medium weed or pest
- Up to 1065.02m Recorded at altitude
- Machine learning
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In flower
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