About Ludwigia helminthorrhiza (Mart.) H.Hara
Nomenclature and synonyms
Ludwigia helminthorrhiza (Mart.) H.Hara, commonly called floating Ludwigia, was originally described under the synonyms Jussiaea natans Bonpl. and Jussiaea helminthorrhiza C. Martius.
Taxonomic classification
It is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the family Onagraceae.
Native range and habitat
This species is native to south Mexico, Colombia, and South America, and it grows in wet, swampy habitats.