Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
capitata
ID:
491131

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don) H.Gross

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 49: 277 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000490463



Common Names

  • Persicaria capitata
  • Red-headed Persicaria
  • Red-headed Knotweed


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Synonyms

  • Polygonum capitatum Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don [unknown]
  • Cephalophilon capitatum (Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don) Tzvelev [unknown]

Description

Persicaria capitata (also called Pinkhead Knotweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North America. It has a woody rootstock and erect stems, with a few leaves and small, tubular, pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Persicaria capitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb. It is also used to stabilize slopes and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Persicaria capitata has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Persicaria capitata is a small, perennial herb native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done by seed or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Persicaria capitata

Persicaria capitata is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Persicaria capitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persicaria capitata?

Persicaria capitata

What is the common name of Persicaria capitata?

Capsule Knotweed

What is the natural habitat of Persicaria capitata?

It is native to the southeastern United States.

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-2576526: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton (1762-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buch.-Ham.' in the authors string.
Hugo Gross (1888-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Gross' in the authors string.