Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
acuminata
ID:
488669

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) M.Gómez

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Segunda Enseñ. 2: 278 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488001



Common Names

  • Acuminata Persicaria
  • Acuminata Polygaloides
  • Acuminata Polygala


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Synonyms

  • Polygonum acuminatum Kunth [unknown]
  • Polygonum guatemalense Gand. [unknown]
  • Chulusium acuminatum Raf. [unknown]
  • Polygonum alfredi Pilg. [unknown]
  • Polygonum setigerum Wedd. [unknown]
  • Polygonum acuminatum microstemon Meisn. [unknown]
  • Polygonum acuminatum brachystemon Meisn. [unknown]
  • Polygonum acuminatum capense Meisn. [unknown]
  • Polygonum acuminatum glabrescens Meisn. [unknown]
  • Polygonum acuminatum humboldtii Meisn. [unknown]
  • Polygonum acuminatum setigerum (Wedd.) Meisn. [unknown]
  • Polygonum acuminatum subcordatum Meisn. [unknown]
  • Polygonum acuminatum weddellii Meisn. [unknown]
  • Polygonum floribundum Wedd. [unknown]
  • Polygonum bettfreundianum Lindau [unknown]

Description

Persicaria acuminata (also called Acuminate Knotweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Asia. It has long, narrow leaves with a deep green color and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as meadows and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Persicaria acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Persicaria acuminata has small, white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Persicaria acuminata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 18-21°C (65-70°F).

Where to Find Persicaria acuminata

Persicaria acuminata is native to China and can be found in the wild there.

Persicaria acuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persicaria acuminata?

Persicaria acuminata

What is the common name of Persicaria acuminata?

Acuminata Persicaria

What is the natural habitat of Persicaria acuminata?

It is native to tropical Asia and is found in wet, marshy soils.

Species in the Persicaria genus

Persicaria tinctoria, Persicaria strigosa, Persicaria setosula, Persicaria acuminata, Persicaria decipiens, Persicaria campanulata, Persicaria ferruginea, Persicaria extremiorientalis, Persicaria amphibia, Persicaria amplexicaulis, Persicaria alpina, Persicaria bistorta, Persicaria barbata, Persicaria vivipara, Persicaria wallichii, Persicaria sagittata, Persicaria punctata, Persicaria senegalensis, Persicaria segetum, Persicaria pulchra, Persicaria mitis, Persicaria lapathifolia, Persicaria lanigera, Persicaria glomerata, Persicaria glandulopilosa, Persicaria glabra, Persicaria hystricula, Persicaria hydropiperoides, Persicaria hispida, Persicaria hydropiper, Persicaria orientalis, Persicaria nepalensis, Persicaria obtusifolia, Persicaria nogueirae, Persicaria maculosa, Persicaria maculata, Persicaria madagascariensis, Persicaria limbata, Persicaria laxmannii, Persicaria minor, Persicaria foliosa, Persicaria capitata, Persicaria weyrichii, Persicaria pensylvanica, Persicaria robustior, Persicaria bicornis, Persicaria setacea, Persicaria hirsuta, Persicaria longiseta, Persicaria bungeana,

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-2571877: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Manuel Gómez de la Maza y Jiménez (1867-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Gómez' in the authors string.