Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
sinuata
ID:
1280840

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Royle ex Bab.) Rajbh. & R.Joshi

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 70(6): 332 (1995):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280178



Common Names

  • Water Smartweed
  • Sinuate Smartweed
  • Swamp Smartweed


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Description

Persicaria sinuata (also called Sinuate Persicaria, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to western North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with white or yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Persicaria sinuata is used as a medicinal plant, for erosion control, as a soil stabilizer, and for green manure.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Persicaria sinuata has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Persicaria sinuata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the divisions moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Persicaria sinuata

Persicaria sinuata can be found in the wet regions of Europe and Asia.

Persicaria sinuata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persicaria sinuata?

Persicaria sinuata

What are the common names of Persicaria sinuata?

Sinuate knotweed

What is the natural habitat of Persicaria sinuata?

It is found in wet, open areas in the eastern parts of 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 tro-50307987: Based on the initial data import
John Forbes Royle (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Royle' in the authors string.
Cardale Babington (1808-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bab.' in the authors string.
Keshab R. Rajbhandari: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rajbh.' in the authors string.
Radha Joshi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Joshi' in the authors string.