Status:
valid
Authors:
J.P.Bailey
Source:
cmp
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Watsonia 23: 539 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685784
Common Names
- Fallopia conollyana
- Conollyana Fallopia
- Fallopia
Description
Fallopia conollyana (also called Conolly's 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 conollyana is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fallopia conollyana 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 conollyana 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 conollyana
Fallopia conollyana can be found in the temperate regions of Europe.
Fallopia conollyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fallopia conollyana?
Fallopia conollyana
What are the common names of Fallopia conollyana?
Conolly's knotweed
What type of plant is Fallopia conollyana?
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,