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Ludwigia Pic, 1891 non Bayle, 1878

Ludwigia · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Ludwigia Pic, 1891 non Bayle, 1878, scientifically known as Ludwigia, is a diverse genus of herbaceous plants within the Onagraceae family. Often found in wetland habitats, various species are valued in traditional medicine for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.

Family
Onagraceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Ludwigia Pic, 1891 Non Bayle, 1878 · False Loosestrife · 4 more
Scientific synonyms
Nematopyxis · Dantia · 12 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Ludwigia

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • clavitos o duraznillos de agua

German:

  • Ludwigia Pic, 1891 non Bayle, 1878
  • Heusenkraut
  • Heusenkräuter
  • Ludwigien

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Myrtales, it falls under the family Onagraceae. Specifically, it is categorized under the genus Ludwigia.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Myrtales
Family Onagraceae
Genus Ludwigia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several European regions. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented in Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, it is found within the borders of Austria and Belgium. The species also occupies territories in Czechia-Slovakia. Finally, its range extends through Germany to complete its distribution in Middle Europe.

Region Area
Northern Europe Great Britain
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Belgium
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany
Middle Europe Hungary
Middle Europe Netherlands
Middle Europe Poland
Middle Europe Switzerland
Southwestern Europe Corse

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Ludwigia has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Anthocyanidins, Anthraquinones, Coumarins, Flavonoids, Iridoids.

Chemicals reported in Ludwigia
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Anthocyanidins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anthraquinones 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Coumarins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Iridoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Phytosterols 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Triterpenes 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ursolic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anthocyanidins

  1. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology

Anthraquinones

  1. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology

Coumarins

  1. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology

Flavonoids

  1. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology

Iridoids

  1. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology

Phytosterols

  1. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology

Triterpenes

  1. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology

Ursolic acid

  1. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology

Activities

Ludwigia has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Hepatoprotective.

Activities reported in Ludwigia
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Anticancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hepatoprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anticancer

  1. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology

Antimicrobial

  1. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology

Hepatoprotective

  1. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology