Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
amplexicaulis
ID:
488728

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.Don) Ronse Decr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 98: 368. 1988

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488060



Common Names

  • Amplexicaulis Persicaria
  • Amplexicaulis Polygaloides
  • Amplexicaulis Polygala


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Synonyms

  • Polygonum amplexicaule D.Don [unknown]
  • Bistorta amplexicaulis (D.Don) Greene [unknown]
  • Bistorta amplexicaulis alba Munshi & Javeid [unknown]
  • Bistorta amplexicaulis dhorpatanensis Yonek. & H.Ohashi [unknown]
  • Bistorta amplexicaulis pendula H.Hara [unknown]
  • Bistorta amplexicaulis sinensis (F.B.Forbes & Hemsl.) Soják [unknown]
  • Bistorta amplexicaulis sinomontana (Sam.) Yonek. & H.Ohashi [unknown]
  • Bistorta henryi Yonek. & H.Ohashi [unknown]
  • Bistorta oxyphylla Greene [unknown]
  • Bistorta petiolata Petrov [unknown]
  • Bistorta sinomontana (Sam.) Miyam. [unknown]
  • Bistorta sinomontana pubifolia Miyam. & H.Ohba [unknown]
  • Bistorta speciosa Greene [unknown]

Description

Persicaria amplexicaulis (also called Mountain Fleece, among many other common names) is a perennial herb 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 moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Persicaria amplexicaulis 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 amplexicaulis 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 amplexicaulis

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

Persicaria amplexicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persicaria amplexicaulis?

Persicaria amplexicaulis

What is the common name of Persicaria amplexicaulis?

Mountain Fleece

What type of plant is Persicaria amplexicaulis?

Herbaceous 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-2571966: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Louis-Philippe Ronse Decraene (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ronse Decr.' in the authors string.