Status:
valid
Authors:
B.U.Oh & J.G.Kim
Source:
cmp
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 26: 258 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685803
Common Names
- Fallopia koreana
- Koreana Fallopia
- Fallopia
Description
Fallopia koreana (also called Korean knotweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Korea, and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Fallopia koreana is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fallopia koreana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fallopia koreana 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 koreana
Fallopia koreana can be found in the temperate regions of Korea.
Fallopia koreana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fallopia koreana?
Fallopia koreana
What are the common names of Fallopia koreana?
Korean knotweed
What type of plant is Fallopia koreana?
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,
References
Jae Gil Kim: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.G.Kim' in the authors string.