Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
orientalis
ID:
489102

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Spach

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Vég. 10: 537 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488434



Common Names

  • Persicaria Orientalis
  • Orientalis
  • Orientalis Persicaria


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Synonyms

  • Lagunea cochinchinensis Lour. [unknown]
  • Lagunea orientalis (L.) Nakai [unknown]
  • Polygonum amoenum Blume [unknown]
  • Persicaria cochinchinensis (Lour.) Kitag. [unknown]
  • Polygonum torquatum De Bruyn [unknown]
  • Polygonum pilosum Wall. [unknown]
  • Polygonum cochinchinense Meisn. [unknown]
  • Polygonum orientale L. [unknown]
  • Amblygonum orientale pilosum (Roxb. ex Meisn.) Nakai [unknown]
  • Amblygonum orientale Nakai [unknown]
  • Amblygonum pilosum Nakai [unknown]
  • Goniaticum solitarium Stokes [unknown]
  • Heptarina orientalis Raf. [unknown]
  • Polygonum orientale pilosum (Roxb. ex Meisn.) Meisn. [unknown]
  • Polygonum orientale discolor Benth. [unknown]
  • Polygonum cordobense Lindau [unknown]
  • Polygonum pilosum Roxb. [unknown]
  • Amblygonum orientale pilosum (Roxb. ex Meisn.) Nakai ex T.Mori [deprecated]
  • Lagunea orientalis pilosa (Roxb. ex Meisn.) Nakai [unknown]
  • Polygonum torquatum De Bruyn [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Persicaria orientalis 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 orientalis 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 orientalis

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

Persicaria orientalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persicaria orientalis?

Persicaria orientalis

What type of plant is Persicaria orientalis?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Persicaria orientalis found?

It is found in Asia

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-2572578: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.