Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
686479

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Holub

Source:
cmp

Year:
1971

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685812



Common Names

  • Fallopia scandens
  • Scandens Fallopia
  • Fallopia


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Synonyms

  • Reynoutria scandens (L.) Shinners [unknown]
  • Polygonum scandens L. [unknown]
  • Bilderdykia scandens Greene [unknown]
  • Fagopyrum scandens (L.) H.Gross [unknown]
  • Helxine scandens Raf. [unknown]
  • Reynoutria scandens cristata (Engelm. & A.Gray) Shinners [unknown]
  • Anredera scandens Moq. [unknown]
  • Tiniaria scandens Small [unknown]
  • Polygonum scandens cristatum (Engelm. & A.Gray) Gleason [unknown]
  • Polygonum cristatum Engelm. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Polygonum dumetorum scandens (L.) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Tiniaria cristata Small [unknown]

Description

Fallopia scandens (also called climbing 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 scandens is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fallopia scandens 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 scandens 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 scandens

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

Fallopia scandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fallopia scandens?

Fallopia scandens

What are the common names of Fallopia scandens?

Scandens knotweed

What type of plant is Fallopia scandens?

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-2807659: 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.