Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
hydropiperoides
ID:
489090

Status:
valid

Authors:
Small

Source:
cmp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Fl. S.E. U.S. : 378 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488422



Common Names

  • Persicaria Hydropiperoides
  • Hydropiperoides
  • Hydropiperoides Persicaria


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Synonyms

  • Polygonum hydropiperoides Michx. [unknown]
  • Polygonum hydropiperoides leucochranthum A.H.Moore [unknown]
  • Polygonum hydropiperoides strigosum (Small) Stanford [unknown]
  • Polygonum hydropiperoides asperifolium Stanford [unknown]
  • Polygonum hydropiperoides bushianum Stanford [unknown]
  • Polygonum hydropiperoides digitatum Fernald [unknown]
  • Polygonum hydropiperoides macerum Stanford [unknown]
  • Polygonum hydropiperoides macounii Small [unknown]
  • Polygonum hydropiperoides sanibelense Stanford [unknown]
  • Polygonum hydropiperoides strigosum Small [unknown]
  • Persicaria hydropiperoides hydropiperoides [unknown]
  • Persicaria hydropiperoides setaceum (Small) Gleason [unknown]
  • Polygonum barbatum Wall. [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Persicaria hydropiperoides 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 hydropiperoides 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 hydropiperoides

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

Persicaria hydropiperoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persicaria hydropiperoides?

Persicaria hydropiperoides

What is the family of Persicaria hydropiperoides?

Polygonaceae

What are the common names of Persicaria hydropiperoides?

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,

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