Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
sagittata
ID:
488941

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) H.Gross

Source:
cmp

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 37(2): 113 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488273



Common Names

  • Persicaria sagittata
  • Arrow-Leaved Bistort
  • Sagittate Bistort


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Synonyms

  • Truellum sagittatum (L.) Soják [unknown]
  • Tasoba sagittata Raf. [unknown]
  • Polygonum sagittatum L. [unknown]
  • Helxine sagittatum Raf. [unknown]
  • Polygonum sagittatum gracilentum Fernald [unknown]
  • Tracaulon sagittatum Small [unknown]
  • Polygonum belophyllum Litv. [unknown]
  • Truellum sibiricum (Meisn.) Soják [unknown]
  • Polygonum paludosum Kom. [unknown]
  • Polygonum sieboldii de Vriese ex Meisn. [unknown]
  • Truellum paludosum (Kom.) Soják [unknown]
  • Truellum sieboldii (Meisn.) Soják [unknown]
  • Polygonum sagittatum sieboldii (Meisn.) Maxim. ex Kom. [unknown]
  • Polygonum sieboldii pratense Y.L.Chang & S.X.Li [unknown]
  • Persicaria sieboldii Ohki [unknown]
  • Polygonum sagittatum paludosum Kom. [unknown]
  • Persicaria sagittata sieboldii (Meisn.) Nakai [unknown]
  • Persicaria sieboldii brevifolia Kitag. [unknown]
  • Polygonum sagittatum boreale Meisn. [unknown]
  • Polygonum sagittatum sieboldii (Meisn.) Vorosch. [unknown]
  • Polygonum sagittatum sibiricum Meisn. [unknown]
  • Tracaulon sibiricum Greene [unknown]
  • Tracaulon sieboldii Greene [unknown]

Description

Persicaria sagittata (also called 'Arrow-leaved Persicaria', 'Arrow-leaved Bistort' and 'Arrow-leaved 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 sagittata has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It has also been used as an insect repellent and for the treatment of snakebites.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Persicaria sagittata 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 sagittata 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 sagittata

Persicaria sagittata is native to tropical Africa. It is found in humid forests and grasslands at elevations of 0–1,000 m.

Persicaria sagittata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persicaria sagittata?

Persicaria sagittata

What is the common name of Persicaria sagittata?

Arrow-Leaved Knotweed

What are the characteristics of Persicaria sagittata?

Persicaria sagittata 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2572298: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Hugo Gross (1888-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Gross' in the authors string.