Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
convolvulus
ID:
686453

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Á.Löve

Source:
cmp

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Taxon 19: 200 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685786



Common Names

  • Fallopia convolvulus
  • Convolvulus Fallopia
  • Fallopia


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Synonyms

  • Reynoutria convolvulus (L.) Shinners [unknown]
  • Tiniaria convolvulus Webb & Moq. [unknown]
  • Polygonum convolvulus L. [unknown]
  • Bilderdykia convolvulus (L.) Dumort. [unknown]
  • Fagopyrum carinatum Moench [unknown]
  • Fagopyrum convolvulus Gross [unknown]
  • Fagopyrum volubile Gilib. [unknown]
  • Fallopia convolvulus subalatum (Lej. & Court.) D.H.Kent [unknown]
  • Helxine convolvulus Raf. [unknown]

Description

Fallopia convolvulus (also called wild buckwheat, 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 convolvulus is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fallopia convolvulus 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fallopia convolvulus 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 convolvulus

Fallopia convolvulus can be found in the temperate regions of Europe.

Fallopia convolvulus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fallopia convolvulus?

Fallopia convolvulus

What are the common names of Fallopia convolvulus?

Japanese knotweed

What type of plant is Fallopia convolvulus?

Herbaceous perennial

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2807634: Based on the initial data import
Áskell Löve (1916-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Á.Löve' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.