Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
amphibia
ID:
488724

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Delarbre

Source:
cmp

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Fl. Auvergne , ed. 2: 519 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488056



Common Names

  • Amphibia Persicaria
  • Amphibia Polygaloides
  • Amphibia Polygala


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Synonyms

  • Polygonum amphibium L. [unknown]
  • Polygonum salicifolium Schur [unknown]
  • Chulusium amphibium (L.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Chulusium fluitans Raf. [unknown]
  • Chulusium natans Raf. [unknown]
  • Persicaria coccinea (Muhl. ex Willd.) Greene [unknown]
  • Persicaria hartwrightii (A.Gray) Greene [unknown]
  • Polygonum amphibium emersum Michx. [unknown]
  • Polygonum amphibium stipulaceum N.Coleman [unknown]
  • Persicaria amphibia (L.) Gray [unknown]
  • Polygonum coccineum Muhl. ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Polygonum amphibium laevimarginatum Hultén [unknown]
  • Polygonum natans Eaton [unknown]
  • Polygonum coccineum pratincola Stanford [unknown]
  • Polygonum coccineum rigidulum Stanford [unknown]
  • Persicaria muhlenbergii (S.Watson) Small [unknown]
  • Persicaria amphibia emersa (Michx.) J.C.Hickman [unknown]
  • Polygonum amphibium amurense Korsh. [unknown]
  • Polygonum amphibium vestitum Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Persicaria amphibia stipulacea (N.Coleman) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Polygonum hartwrightii A.Gray [unknown]
  • Polygonum muhlenbergii S.Watson [unknown]
  • Polygonum emersum (Michx.) Britton [unknown]
  • Polygonum amphibium terrestre Leyss. [unknown]
  • Polygonum amphibium muehlenbergii Meisn. [unknown]
  • Persicaria amphibia terrestris (Leyss.) Munshi & Javeid [unknown]
  • Persicaria amurensis Nieuwl. [unknown]
  • Polygonum rigidulum E.Sheld. [unknown]

Description

Persicaria amphibia (also called Water Smartweed, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It has lance-shaped leaves with a pointed tip, and small, white flowers that bloom in the summertime. It typically grows in shallow, slow-moving bodies of water, such as ponds, lakes, and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Persicaria amphibia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Persicaria amphibia var. natans (Leyss.) Munshi & Javeid

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Persicaria amphibia is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black seed with a thin, papery coating. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Persicaria amphibia is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygonaceae, native to tropical Africa. It is a terrestrial plant, growing in moist, shady areas. Propagation is by division of the rhizome. Cultivation is best in a well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil in partial shade.

Where to Find Persicaria amphibia

Persicaria amphibia can be found in Europe, in countries such as the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Sweden.

Persicaria amphibia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persicaria amphibia?

Persicaria amphibia

What is the common name of Persicaria amphibia?

Amphibious bistort

What is the growth habit of Persicaria amphibia?

It is an upright, clump-forming perennial

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-2571959: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Antoine Delarbre (1724-1807): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Delarbre' in the authors string.