Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
segetum
ID:
488969

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Small

Source:
cmp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Fl. S.E. U.S. [Small]. 378. 1903 [22 Jul 1903]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488301



Common Names

  • Persicaria segetum
  • Corn Bistort
  • Segetum Bistort


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Synonyms

  • Polygonum segetum Kunth [unknown]
  • Persicaria mexicana Small [unknown]

Description

Paepalanthus vaginatus (also called Paepalanthus vaginatus, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial plant native to Brazil. It has bright green, lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforest understories.

Uses & Benefits

Persicaria segetum is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its drought tolerance.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Persicaria segetum 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 segetum 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 segetum

Persicaria acuminata is native to China.

Persicaria segetum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persicaria segetum?

Persicaria segetum

What is the common name of Persicaria segetum?

Field Knotweed

What are the characteristics of Persicaria segetum?

Persicaria segetum 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-2572337: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.