Fallopia schischkinii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schischkinii
ID:
686481
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tzvelev
Source:
cmp
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 24: 78 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685814
Common Names
- Fallopia schischkinii
- Schischkinii Fallopia
- Fallopia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fallopia schischkinii (also called Schischkin's knotweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygonaceae. It is an herbaceous perennial with small white flowers. It is native to Central Asia and is found in grasslands and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Fallopia schischkinii is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fallopia schischkinii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fallopia schischkinii 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 schischkinii
Fallopia schischkinii can be found in the Caucasus, Kazakhstan, and Central Asia.
Fallopia schischkinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fallopia schischkinii?
Fallopia schischkinii
What are the common names of Fallopia schischkinii?
Schischkinii knotweed
What type of plant is Fallopia schischkinii?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2807660: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.