Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
foliosa
ID:
489162

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Lindb.) Kitag.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Rep. Inst. Sci. Res. Manchoukuo 1: 321 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488494



Common Names

  • Persicaria foliosa
  • Leafy Knotweed
  • Foliose Knotweed


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Synonyms

  • Polygonum foliosum H.Lindb. [unknown]

Description

Persicaria foliosa (also called Leafy Knotweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has long, lance-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as near streams, ponds, and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Persicaria foliosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive foliage and produces small white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Persicaria foliosa is white and small, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Persicaria foliosa is a small, evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It is easy to propagate from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of young shoots and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Persicaria foliosa

Persicaria foliosa can be found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Persicaria foliosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persicaria foliosa?

Persicaria foliosa

What is the family of Persicaria foliosa?

Polygonaceae

What is the common name of Persicaria foliosa?

Foliole knotweed

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-2572679: Based on the initial data import
Masao Kitagawa (1910-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitag.' in the authors string.
Harald Lindberg (1871-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lindb.' in the authors string.