Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Ludwigia inclinata (a plant, no common name) - Uncertain Risk

Species that are considered uncertain risk need a more in-depth assessment beyond the Risk Summary to better define the species’ risk to U.S. environments.

Ludwigia inclinata is a freshwater plant native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. Introductions outside of its native range have been reported in the United Kingdom but establishment is unknown. It is present in the aquarium trade but there is no substantial trade history. The history of invasiveness is classified as No Known Nonnative Population. Overall climate match with the contiguous United States is Medium. Areas of high match include Florida, the southern Atlantic Cost, and small areas of the Gulf Coast. The certainty of this assessment is Low due to a lack of information regarding this species’ history of invasiveness. The overall risk assessment category for Ludwigia inclinata is Uncertain.