Family:
Oangraceae
Ludwigia peploides
Water Primrose
Other Names: n/a
Regional Subspecies:
L. p. subsp. montevidensis
Habit:
Prostrate, often villous herb 10 cm to 1 m high, rooting at nodes or floating with ascending flowering stems, with glossy green leaves on floating stems to 4 m long and prolific bright yellow flowers summer-autumn.
Habitat & Site Selection:
Low areas subject to flooding, margins of lakes, and streamsides. Prefers 300 to 500 mm rainfall in the Riverina region.
Seed Collection & Propagation:
Collect mature seed capsules when available. Propagate from cuttings (strike readily) or seed.
Values & Uses:
Useful in dams. Highly ornamental due to attractive leaves and flowers. Grazed sparingly by stock.