Isnardia palustris L., non Jussiaea palustris G. Mey.
Scientific Name: Isnardia palustris L., non Jussiaea palustris G. Mey.
Synonyms: Isnardia palustris L., non Jussiaea palustris G. Mey., Ludwigia palustris (L.) Elliott var. <i>americana</i> (DC.) Fernald & Grisc., Ludwigia palustris (L.) Elliott var. <i>nana</i> Fernald & Grisc., Ludwigia palustris (L.) Elliott var. <i>pacifica</i> Fernald & Grisc.
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Myrtales / Onagraceae / Ludwigia L./ Isnardia palustris L., non Jussiaea palustris G. Mey.
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | ISPA4 |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | Forb/herb |
| Native Locations | ISPA4 |
Plant Guide
Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Isnardia palustris L., non Jussiaea palustris G. Mey. is planted.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Moisture Use | High |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | High |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | High |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Drought Tolerance | None |
| Fertility Requirement | Low |
| Fire Tolerance | None |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 130 |
| Hedge Tolerance | None |
| pH, Maximum | 8.5 |
| pH, Minimum | 5.0 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 10000 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 4800 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 60 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 25 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 10 |
| Salinity Tolerance | None |
| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -34 |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Shape and Orientation | Prostrate |
| Toxicity | None |
| Active Growth Period | Summer |
| C:N Ratio | Medium |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Flower Conspicuous | No |
| Foliage Color | Gray-Green |
| Foliage Texture | Fine |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Yellow |
| Growth Form | Stoloniferous |
| Growth Rate | Rapid |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 0.2 |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Lifespan | Short |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
Reproduction
| Propagated by Cuttings | No |
|---|---|
| Propagated by Seed | No |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | Yes |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Fall |
| Seed Spread Rate | Rapid |
| Seedling Vigor | High |
| Small Grain | No |
| Vegetative Spread Rate | Rapid |
| Propagated by Container | No |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | No |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Summer |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Low |
| Commercial Availability | No Known Source |
| Bloom Period | Spring |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Palatable Browse Animal | Medium |
| Nursery Stock Product | No |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
