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Ludwigia repens is a versatile, fast-growing stem plant popular for its ability to develop vibrant red and orange hues under optimal lighting conditions. It is commonly used in aquascaping for background contrast and can grow both submerged and emersed, making it suitable for paludariums as well.
Taxonomy:
Clade:
Angiosperms
Variation:
Order:
Myrtales
Cultivar:
Class:
Synonym:
Jussiaea repens (older classification)
Family:
Onagraceae
Subfamily:
Ludwigioideae
Genus
Ludwigia
Species:
repens
Aquatic Semi-aquatic
Type:
Brackish
Salt water
Freshwater
Placement:
Foreground
Midground
Background
Floating
Light level:
Low
Medium
High
CO2
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