Ludwigia grandiflora
EASIN ID:
R17663
Status:
Alien
Environments:
Freshwater, Terrestrial
Union concern:
Yes
Member States concern:
Yes
Outermost regions concern:
Yes
Partly Native:
No
Horizon Scanning:
No
High Impact:
Yes
Impact by
CABI
Taxonomy
Kingdom:
Plantae
Phylum:
Tracheophyta
Class:
Magnoliopsida
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Onagraceae
First Introduction in Europe
FR, 1830
Dandelot S, Verlaque R, Dutartre A, Cazaubon A, 2005. Ecological, dynamic and taxonomic problems due to Ludwigia (Onagraceae) in France. Hydrobiologia. 131-136.
The Species is of some Member State concern in Europe, but information on which MS is of concern for this species is still missing
Risk Assessments
According to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/968
Concerned Member States
ES
Concerned Outermost regions
French Guiana :: Guadeloupe :: Madeira :: Martinique :: Mayotte :: Réunion :: Saint Martin
Common Names
Large-flower primrose-willow, Ludwigie à grandes fleurs, Water primrose, Waterteunisbloem
Synonyms
Jussiaea grandiflora, Jussiaea michauxiana, Jussiaea repens var. grandiflora, Jussiaea uruguayensis, Ludwigia grandiflora subsp. grandiflora, Ludwigia hexapetala, Ludwigia uruguayensis, Ludwigia uruguayensis var. major
CBD Pathways
| Pathway type | Uncertainty level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary | Not available | ESCAPE FROM CONFINEMENT: Botanical garden/zoo/aquaria (excluding domestic aquaria) |
| Primary | LOW Uncertainty | ESCAPE FROM CONFINEMENT: Ornamental purpose other than horticulture |
| Secondary | Not available | TRANSPORT - STOWAWAY: Other means of transport |
| Secondary | Not available | UNAIDED: Natural dispersal across borders of invasive alien species that have been introduced through pathways 1 to 5 |