Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
paraguayensis
ID:
1286033

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wedd.) S.T.Kim & Donoghue

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 95: 1135 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285371



Common Names

  • Paraguayan Persicaria
  • Paraguayan Knotweed
  • Paraguayan Smartweed


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Description

Persicaria paraguayensis (also called Paraguayan Persicaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are lanceolate, with a length of 2-4 cm. It grows in moist areas, in shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Persicaria paraguayensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Persicaria paraguayensis has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Persicaria paraguayensis is an easy-to-grow, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a warm, sunny location. To propagate by cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the stems and root them in moist soil.

Where to Find Persicaria paraguayensis

Persicaria paraguayensis can be found in South America.

Persicaria paraguayensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persicaria paraguayensis?

Persicaria paraguayensis

What is the common name of Persicaria paraguayensis?

Paraguayan persicaria

What type of plant is Persicaria paraguayensis?

Herb

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 tro-50327485: Based on the initial data import
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
Sang-Tae Kim (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Kim' in the authors string.
Michael J. Donoghue (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donoghue' in the authors string.