Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
campanulata
ID:
488701

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Ronse Decr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 98: 367 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488033



Common Names

  • Campanulata Persicaria
  • Campanulata Polygaloides
  • Campanulata Polygala


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Synonyms

  • Reynoutria campanulata (Hook.f.) Moldenke [unknown]
  • Polygonum campanulatum Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Aconogonon campanulatum (Hook.f.) Hara [unknown]
  • Aconogonon campanulatum oblongum (Meisn.) H.Hara [unknown]

Description

Persicaria campanulata (also called 'Bell-flowered Persicaria', 'Bell-flowered Bistort' and 'Bell-flowered Knotweed', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the mountains of Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady areas and has long, slender stems with bright purple-blue bell-shaped flowers. The leaves are lanceolate and have a distinctive purple midrib.

Uses & Benefits

Persicaria campanulata 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 campanulata 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 campanulata 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 campanulata

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

Persicaria campanulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persicaria campanulata?

Persicaria campanulata

What is the common name of Persicaria campanulata?

Bellflower knotweed

What is the growth habit of Persicaria campanulata?

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-2571923: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Louis-Philippe Ronse Decraene (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ronse Decr.' in the authors string.