Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
hydropiper
ID:
489094

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Delarbre

Source:
cmp

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Fl. Auvergne , ed. 2: 518 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488426



Common Names

  • Persicaria Hydropiper
  • Hydropiper
  • Hydropiper Persicaria


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Synonyms

  • Persicaria urens Garsault [unknown]
  • Polygonum hydropiper L. [unknown]
  • Persicaria hydropiper Opiz [unknown]
  • Polygonum hydropiper projectum Stanford [unknown]
  • Persicaria hydropiper (L.) Spach [unknown]
  • Polygonum hydropiper longistachyum Y.L.Chang & S.X.Li [unknown]
  • Persicaria hydropiper diffusa Kitag. [unknown]
  • Persicaria hydropiper vulgaris (Meisn.) Ohki [unknown]
  • Persicaria vernalis Nakai [unknown]
  • Polygonum hydropiper vulgare Meisn. [unknown]
  • Polygonum schinzii J.Schust. [unknown]

Description

Persicaria hydropiper (also called Water-pepper Persicaria, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as riverbanks and forest edges.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Persicaria hydropiper sub. microcarpa (Danser) Soják

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Persicaria hydropiper has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, ovate leaves with serrated margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Persicaria hydropiper is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but does best with regular watering. It is also tolerant of light frost.

Where to Find Persicaria hydropiper

Persicaria hydropiper is found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Persicaria hydropiper FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persicaria hydropiper?

Persicaria hydropiper

What is the family of Persicaria hydropiper?

Polygonaceae

What are the common names of Persicaria hydropiper?

Water Pepper, Water Pepper 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-2572559: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Antoine Delarbre (1724-1807): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Delarbre' in the authors string.