Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
nepalensis
ID:
489106

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Meisn.) Miyabe

Source:
cmp

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
J. Fac. Agric. Hokkaido Imp. Univ. 26: 514. 1934

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488438



Common Names

  • Persicaria Nepalensis
  • Nepalensis
  • Nepalensis Persicaria


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Synonyms

  • Polygonum nepalense Meisn. [unknown]
  • Cephalophilon nepalense (Meisn.) Tzvelev [unknown]
  • Polygonum alatum (D.Don) Buch.-Ham. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Persicaria nepalensis (Meisn.) H.Gross [unknown]
  • Polygonum quadrifidum Hayata [unknown]
  • Polygonum punctatum alatum D.Don [unknown]
  • Persicaria alata (Buch.-Ham.) Nakai [unknown]
  • Polygonum alatum nepalense (Meisn.) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Polygonum nepalense adenothrix Nakai [unknown]

Description

Persicaria nepalensis (also called Nepal Knotweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. 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 nepalensis 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 nepalensis is small and white. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Persicaria nepalensis is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be propagated by seed or division. It can also be propagated by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Persicaria nepalensis

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

Persicaria nepalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persicaria nepalensis?

Persicaria nepalensis

What is the common name of Persicaria nepalensis?

Nepal Bistort

What is the family of Persicaria nepalensis?

Polygonaceae

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-2572581: Based on the initial data import
Kingo Miyabe (1860-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miyabe' in the authors string.
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.