Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
punctata
ID:
488956

Status:
valid

Authors:
Small

Source:
cmp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Fl. S.E. U.S. : 379 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488288



Common Names

  • Persicaria punctata
  • Dotted Bistort
  • Punctate Bistort


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Synonyms

  • Polygonum acre Kunth [unknown]
  • Polygonum punctatum Elliott [unknown]
  • Polygonum epilobioides Wedd. [unknown]
  • Discolenta punctata Raf. [unknown]
  • Polygonum punctatum confertiflorum (Meisn. ex DC.) Fassett [unknown]
  • Polygonum punctatum ellipticum Fassett [unknown]
  • Polygonum punctatum leptostachyum Small [unknown]
  • Polygonum punctatum parviflorum Fassett [unknown]
  • Persicaria punctata eciliata Small [unknown]
  • Persicaria punctata tacubayana Nieuwl. [unknown]
  • Polygonum acre brachystachyum Meisn. [unknown]
  • Polygonum acre confertiflorum Meisn. [unknown]
  • Polygonum acre leptostachyum Meisn. [unknown]
  • Polygonum acre majus Meisn. [unknown]
  • Polygonum acre riparium (Mart.) Meisn. [unknown]
  • Polygonum antihaemorrhoidale riparium Mart. [unknown]
  • Polygonum antihaemorrhoidale aquatile (Mart.) Mart. [unknown]
  • Polygonum antihaemorrhoidale riparium Mart. [unknown]
  • Polygonum punctatum aquatile (Mart.) Fassett [unknown]
  • Polygonum punctatum stipitatum Fassett [unknown]
  • Polygonum punctatum longicollum Fassett [unknown]
  • Polygonum punctatum littorale Fassett [unknown]
  • Polygonum punctatum mexicanum Fassett [unknown]
  • Polygonum punctatum parvum Vict. & J.Rousseau [unknown]
  • Polygonum punctatum riparium (Meisn.) Fassett [unknown]
  • Polygonum punctatum tacubayanum (Nieuwl.) Fassett [unknown]
  • Polygonum antihaemorrhoidale aquatile Mart. [unknown]
  • Polygonum acre aquatile (Mart.) Meisn. [unknown]
  • Polygonum acre Lam. [unknown]

Description

Persicaria punctata (also called 'Dotted Persicaria', 'Dotted Bistort' and 'Dotted Knotweed', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the mountains of Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady areas and has long, slender stems with bright red-purple flowers. The leaves are lanceolate and have a distinctive red midrib.

Uses & Benefits

Persicaria punctata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Persicaria punctata has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Persicaria punctata is a perennial plant that prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Division is the easiest and quickest method of propagation.

Where to Find Persicaria punctata

Polygala wilsonii is native to China.

Persicaria punctata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persicaria punctata?

Persicaria punctata

What is the common name of Persicaria punctata?

Dotted Knotweed

What are the characteristics of Persicaria punctata?

Persicaria punctata is an evergreen, perennial shrub with a height of up to 1m. It has lanceolate, dark green leaves and produces small, white flowers in the summer.

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