Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
chinensis
ID:
1246165

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) H.Gross

Source:
tro

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 49: 269 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001245503



Common Names

  • Chinese Persicaria
  • Persicaria Chinensis
  • Chinensis Persicaria


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Description

Persicaria chinensis (also called Chinese Persicaria, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Asia, and is found in meadows and disturbed areas. It has pink or purple flowers and small, round, green fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Persicaria chinensis is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments including fever, headache, and skin diseases. The leaves can be used to make tea and the flowers can be used to make a fragrant oil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Persicaria chinensis are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Persicaria chinensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of heat and humidity, and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Persicaria chinensis

Persicaria chinensis is native to tropical Asia.

Persicaria chinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persicaria chinensis?

Persicaria chinensis

What is the common name of Persicaria chinensis?

Chinese Knotweed

What is the natural habitat of Persicaria chinensis?

Mountain meadows and rocky slopes in East Asia

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 tro-50133756: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Hugo Gross (1888-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Gross' in the authors string.