Marsh Seedbox

Scientific Name: Ludwigia palustris (L.) Elliott


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Myrtales / Onagraceae / Ludwigia L./ Ludwigia palustris (L.) Elliott

Marsh Seedbox
General Information
Usda SymbolLUPA
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsLUPA

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Marsh Seedbox.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Moisture UseHigh
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceHigh
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceNone
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum130
Hedge ToleranceNone
pH, Maximum8.5
pH, Minimum5.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim10000
Planting Density per Acre, Minim4800
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum25
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)10
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-34


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationProstrate
ToxicityNone
Active Growth PeriodSummer
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGray-Green
Foliage TextureFine
Fruit/Seed ColorYellow
Growth FormStoloniferous
Growth RateRapid
Height, Mature (feet)0.2
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionNo
LifespanShort
Low Growing GrassNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo


Reproduction

Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by SeedNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by TubersNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed Spread RateRapid
Seedling VigorHigh
Small GrainNo
Vegetative Spread RateRapid
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodSpring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Marsh Seedbox

Marsh Seedbox

Marsh Seedbox

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