Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
tinctoria
ID:
484365

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ait.) H.Gross

Source:
cmp

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl., Abt. 2. 37(2): 114. 1919

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000483697



Common Names

  • Persicaria tinctoria
  • Dyer's Knotweed
  • Dyer's Polygonum


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Synonyms

  • Pogalis tinctoria Raf. [unknown]
  • Polygonum tinctorium W.T.Aiton [unknown]
  • Ampelygonum tinctorium Steud. [unknown]
  • Persicaria tinctoria (Aiton) Spach [unknown]

Description

Persicaria tinctoria (also called Dyer's Knotweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygonaceae. It is an annual herb with long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Persicaria tinctoria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Persicaria tinctoria has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seeds are small, brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Persicaria tinctoria can be propagated by division or seed. It can be cultivated in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Persicaria tinctoria

Persicaria tinctoria can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida.

Persicaria tinctoria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persicaria tinctoria?

Persicaria tinctoria

What is the family of Persicaria tinctoria?

Polygonaceae

What is the common name of Persicaria tinctoria?

Dyer's Knotweed

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-2565303: Based on the initial data import
Hugo Gross (1888-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Gross' in the authors string.