Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
dumetorum
ID:
686461

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Holub

Source:
cmp

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 6: 176 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685794



Common Names

  • Fallopia dumetorum
  • Dumetorum Fallopia
  • Fallopia


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Synonyms

  • Tiniaria dumetorum Opiz [unknown]
  • Polygonum dumetorum L. [unknown]
  • Bilderdykia dumetorum Dumort. [unknown]
  • Bilderdykia pauciflora Nakai [unknown]
  • Fagopyrum dumetorum Schreb. [unknown]
  • Fagopyrum membranaceum Moench [unknown]
  • Fallopia dumetorum pauciflora (Maxim.) A.J.Li [unknown]
  • Fallopia pauciflora (Maxim.) Kitag. [unknown]
  • Helxine dumetorum Raf. [unknown]
  • Reynoutria scandens dumetorum (L.) Shinners [unknown]
  • Polygonum scandens dumetorum (L.) Gleason [unknown]
  • Polygonum pauciflorum Maxim. [unknown]
  • Fallopia dumetorum dumetorum [unknown]
  • Fagopyrum pauciflorum (Maxim.) H.Gross [deprecated]
  • Polygonum convolvulus pauciflorum (Maxim.) Vorosch. [unknown]
  • Tiniaria pauciflora Nakai [unknown]
  • Tiniaria dumetora (L.) Nakai [unknown]

Description

Fallopia dumetorum (also called hedge bindweed, 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 dumetorum is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fallopia dumetorum has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fallopia dumetorum 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 dumetorum

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

Fallopia dumetorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fallopia dumetorum?

Fallopia dumetorum

What are the common names of Fallopia dumetorum?

Dumetorum knotweed

What type of plant is Fallopia dumetorum?

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-2807641: Based on the initial data import
Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.