Description
Ludwigia senegalensis is relatively new to aquaristics. Its interesting leaf pattern, together with its brick red colour, discerns it from other stem plants. It first became known as Ludwigia sp. "Guinea" in the hobby. Apparently it was imported from Guinea, however, this is not verified information. L. senegalensis is rather widely distributed in Africa-from Senegal to Angola to the Sambesi river in northern Sambia-and it is found emerged and submerged in various wet places up to a height of 1100 m above sea level.
Source
Flowgrow
Characteristic
Breathtaking appearance
Reticular leaf patterns
Brick-red colour
Synonyms
Ludwigia sp. ''Guinea'', Prieurea senegalensis DC., Jussiaea senegalensis (DC.) Brenan, Ludwigia pulvinaris Gilg
Complete Botanical Name
Ludwígia senegalénsis (DC.) Troch.
Family
Onagraceae
Genus
Ludwigia
Category
Middle Ground
Difficulty
difficult
Growth
medium
pH Value
4-7
Temperature Tolerance
12-30℃
Carbonate Hardness
0-7 dKH
General Hardness
0-30 °dGH
Propagation
Cuttings
Can Grow Emersed?
yes
Aquascaping
very colourful plant for accents
