Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
lapathifolia
ID:
489068

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Delarbre

Source:
cmp

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Fl. Auvergne , ed. 2: 519 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488400



Common Names

  • Persicaria Lapathifolia
  • Lapathifolia
  • Lapathifolia Persicaria


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Synonyms

  • Persicaria tomentosa (Schrank) E.P.Bicknell [unknown]
  • Polygonum incanum F.W.Schmidt [unknown]
  • Polygonum hypanicum Klokov [unknown]
  • Peutalis nodosa Raf. [unknown]
  • Persicaria scabra incana (F.W.Schmidt) Tzvelev [unknown]
  • Persicaria scabra (Moench) Moldenke [unknown]
  • Persicaria saporoviensis (Klokov) Tzvelev [unknown]
  • Polygonum andrzejowskianum Klokov [unknown]
  • Persicaria lapathifolia tomentosa (Schrank) Tzvelev [unknown]
  • Persicaria lapathifolia hypanica (Klokov) Soják [unknown]
  • Persicaria lapathifolia saporoviensis (Klokov) Soják [unknown]
  • Persicaria lapathifolia pallida (With.) S.Ekman & T.Knutsson [unknown]
  • Persicaria lapathifolia nodosa (Pers.) Qaiser [unknown]
  • Persicaria lapathifolia linicola (Sutulov) Tzvelev [unknown]
  • Persicaria lapathifolia linicola (Sutulov) S.Ekman & T.Knutsson [unknown]
  • Persicaria lapathifolia brittingeri (Opiz) Soják [unknown]
  • Persicaria lapathifolia andrzejowskiana (Klokov) Soják [unknown]
  • Persicaria hypanica (Klokov) Tzvelev [unknown]
  • Persicaria linicola Nenukow [unknown]
  • Polygonum scabrum Moench [unknown]
  • Polygonum saporoviense Klokov [unknown]
  • Polygonum tomentosum Schrank [unknown]
  • Polygonum brittingeri Opiz [unknown]
  • Polygonum paniculatum Andrz. [unknown]
  • Polygonum pallidum With. [unknown]
  • Polygonum nodosum Pers. [unknown]
  • Polygonum linicola Sutulov [unknown]
  • Polygonum lapathifolium L. [unknown]
  • Persicaria lapathifolia nodosa (Pers.) Á.Löve [unknown]
  • Dioctis maculatum Raf. [unknown]
  • Dioctis vernum Raf. [unknown]
  • Discolenta lapathifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Discolenta scabra Raf. [unknown]
  • Polygonum lapathifolium nodosum (Pers.) Beck [unknown]
  • Polygonum lapathifolium nodosum (Pers.) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Persicaria lapathifolia (L.) Gray [unknown]
  • Polygonum utriculatum J.Rémy [unknown]
  • Polygonum lapathifolium salicifolium Sibth. [unknown]
  • Polygonum lapathifolium ovatum A.Br. [unknown]
  • Polygonum persicaria incanum (F.W.Schmidt) Meisn. [unknown]
  • Polygonum lapathifolium incanum (F.W.Schmidt) W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Polygonum pensylvanicum oneilii (Brenckle) Hultén [unknown]
  • Polygonum incarnatum Elliott [unknown]
  • Polygonum persicaria vernicosum Cham. & Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Polygonum spectabile patagonica Speg. [unknown]
  • Polygonum ferrugineum patagonicum (Speg.) Macloskie [unknown]
  • Polygonum nodosum incanum Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Persicaria attenuata pulchra (Blume) K.L.Wilson [unknown]
  • Persicaria lapathifolia incana (Roth) S.Ekman & T.Knutsson [unknown]
  • Persicaria oneillii Brenckle [unknown]
  • Polygonum lapathifolium incanum Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Polygonum persicaria incanum Roth [unknown]
  • Persicaria lapathifolia lapathifolia [unknown]

Description

Persicaria lapathifolia (also called Persicaria lapathifolia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It has bright green, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Persicaria lapathifolia is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its drought tolerance.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Persicaria lapathifolia 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 lapathifolia 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 lapathifolia

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

Persicaria lapathifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persicaria lapathifolia?

Persicaria lapathifolia

What is the common name of Persicaria lapathifolia?

Dock-leaved Persicaria

What is the natural habitat of Persicaria lapathifolia?

It is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady areas such as forests and woodlands.

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-2572508: 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.