Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
filipes
ID:
686463

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hara) Holub

Source:
cmp

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 9: 273 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685796



Common Names

  • Fallopia filipes
  • Filipe Fallopia
  • Fallopia


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Description

Fallopia filipes (also called thread-leaved 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 filipes is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fallopia filipes 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 filipes 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 filipes

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

Fallopia filipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fallopia filipes?

Fallopia filipes

What are the common names of Fallopia filipes?

Filipe's knotweed

What type of plant is Fallopia filipes?

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-2807644: Based on the initial data import
Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Kanesuke Hara (1885-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hara' in the authors string.