Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
gramineum
ID:
387674

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.A.Graham

Source:
cmp

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 12: 170 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387006



Common Names

  • Oxygonum gramineum
  • Grass-Like Oxygonum
  • Oxygonum


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Description

Oxygonum gramineum (also called Grass-leaved Knotweed, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia. It has long, slender stems and small, grass-like leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Oxygonum gramineum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers. The leaves can be used in salads, while the flowers can be used to make a tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxygonum gramineum is small, white and star-shaped. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxygonum gramineum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Oxygonum gramineum

Oxygonum gramineum can be found in the high Andes of Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.

Oxygonum gramineum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxygonum gramineum?

Oxygonum gramineum

What is the common name of Oxygonum gramineum?

Grass-leaved Oxygonum

What is the habitat of Oxygonum gramineum?

It is found in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical regions

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-2394175: Based on the initial data import
Rex Alan Graham (1915-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Graham' in the authors string.