Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
stagnina
ID:
1280828

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Buch.-Ham. ex Meisn.) Qaiser

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pakistan 205: 44 (2001).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280166



Common Names

  • Persicaria Stagnina
  • Stagnina Persicaria
  • Stagnina's Persicaria


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Description

Persicaria stagnina (also called Stagnant 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 stagnina is used as a medicinal plant, for erosion control, as a soil stabilizer, and for green manure.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Persicaria stagnina 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 stagnina is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Persicaria stagnina

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

Persicaria stagnina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persicaria stagnina?

Persicaria stagnina

What is the common name of Persicaria stagnina?

Swamp Smartweed

Where is Persicaria stagnina native to?

Europe and 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-50307904: Based on the initial data import
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton (1762-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buch.-Ham.' in the authors string.
Mohammad Qaiser (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Qaiser' in the authors string.
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.