Status:
valid
Authors:
(Michx.) Holub
Source:
cmp
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 6(2): 176. 1971
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685783
Common Names
- Fallopia cilinodis
- Cilinodis Fallopia
- Fallopia
Synonyms
- Reynoutria cilinodis (Michx.) Shinners [unknown]
- Bilderdykia cilinodis Greene [unknown]
- Bilderdykia cilinodis erecta (Peck) C.F.Reed [unknown]
- Bilderdykia cilinodis laevigata (Fernald) C.F.Reed [unknown]
- Helxine cilinode Raf. [unknown]
- Polygonum cilinode Michx. [unknown]
- Polygonum cilinode laevigatum Fernald [unknown]
- Polygonum cilinode erectum Peck [unknown]
- Tiniaria cilinodis Small [unknown]
Description
Fallopia cilinodis (also called cilinodis knotweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe, and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Fallopia cilinodis is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fallopia cilinodis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are small and have three, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fallopia cilinodis can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Fallopia cilinodis
Fallopia cilinodis can be found in the temperate regions of Europe.
Fallopia cilinodis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fallopia cilinodis?
Fallopia cilinodis
What are the common names of Fallopia cilinodis?
Cilinodis knotweed
What type of plant is Fallopia cilinodis?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Fallopia genus
Fallopia aubertii,
Fallopia baldschuanica,
Fallopia cilinodis,
Fallopia conollyana,
Fallopia convolvuloides,
Fallopia convolvulus,
Fallopia cristata,
Fallopia cynanchoides,
Fallopia dentatoalata,
Fallopia denticulata,
Fallopia dumetorum,
Fallopia filipes,
Fallopia koreana,
Fallopia pterocarpa,
Fallopia scandens,
Fallopia schischkinii,
Species in the Polygonaceae family
Acanthoscyphus parishii,
Afrobrunnichia africana,
Afrobrunnichia erecta,
Antigonon flavescens,
Antigonon guatimalense,
Antigonon leptopus,
Aristocapsa insignis,
Atraphaxis intricata,
Atraphaxis angustifolia,
Atraphaxis aucheri,
Atraphaxis avenia,
Atraphaxis badghysi,
Atraphaxis billardieri,
Atraphaxis bracteata,
Atraphaxis canescens,
Atraphaxis caucasica,
Atraphaxis compacta,
Atraphaxis daghestanica,
Atraphaxis decipiens,
Atraphaxis frutescens,
Atraphaxis grandiflora,
Atraphaxis irtyschensis,
Atraphaxis karataviensis,
Atraphaxis kopetdagensis,
Atraphaxis laetevirens,
Atraphaxis macrocarpa,
Atraphaxis manshurica,
Atraphaxis muschketowii,
Atraphaxis pungens,
Atraphaxis pyrifolia,
Atraphaxis rodinii,
Atraphaxis seravschanica,
Atraphaxis spinosa,
Atraphaxis suaedifolia,
Atraphaxis teretifolia,
Atraphaxis virgata,
Atraphaxis arianum,
Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme,
Atraphaxis toktogulicum,
Brunnichia ovata,
Calligonum acanthopterum,
Calligonum aciferum,
Calligonum aculeatum,
Calligonum aequilaterale,
Calligonum alaschanicum,
Calligonum alatiforme,
Calligonum alatum,
Calligonum amoenum,
Calligonum androssowii,
Calligonum aphyllum,