Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
decipiens
ID:
488688

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) K.L.Wilson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Telopea 3: 178 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488020



Common Names

  • Decipiens Persicaria
  • Decipiens Polygaloides
  • Decipiens Polygala


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Synonyms

  • Persicaria salicifolia (Brouss. ex Willd.) Assenov [unknown]
  • Persicaria serrulata Webb & Moq. [unknown]
  • Persicaria minor decipiens (R.Br.) Soják [unknown]
  • Polygonum salicifolium Brouss. ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Polygonum serrulatum Lag. [unknown]
  • Polygonum serrulatoides H.Lindb. [unknown]
  • Polygonum decipiens R.Br. [unknown]

Description

Persicaria decipiens (also called 'Red Bistort', 'Redshank', 'Redleg' and 'Snakeweed', 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 red-purple flowers. The leaves are lanceolate and have a distinctive red midrib.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Persicaria decipiens var. glabrescens (Feinbrun) D.Heller

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Persicaria decipiens has small, white flowers with yellow centres, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Persicaria decipiens 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 decipiens

Persicaria decipiens can be found in the United States, in areas such as California, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.

Persicaria decipiens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persicaria decipiens?

Persicaria decipiens

What is the common name of Persicaria decipiens?

False Smartweed

What type of plant is Persicaria decipiens?

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-2571906: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Karen L. Wilson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.L.Wilson' in the authors string.