Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
vivipara
ID:
488912

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Ronse Decr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 98: 368 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488244



Common Names

  • Persicaria vivipara
  • Alpine Bistort
  • Viviparous Bistort


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Synonyms

  • Polygonum viviparum L. [unknown]
  • Bistorta vivipara ramosa Nakai [unknown]
  • Bistorta vivipara roessleri (Beck) F.Maek. [unknown]
  • Bistorta americana Raf. [unknown]
  • Bistorta insularis (Maximova) Soják [unknown]
  • Bistorta macounii Greene [unknown]
  • Bistorta vivipara (L.) Delarbre [unknown]
  • Bistorta vivipara fugax (Small) Soják [unknown]
  • Bistorta vivipara macounii (Small ex Macoun) Soják [unknown]
  • Colubrina vivipara (L.) Montandon [unknown]
  • Polygonum viviparum macounii (Small ex J.M.Macoun) Hultén [unknown]
  • Polygonum macounii Small ex Macoun [unknown]
  • Bistorta vivipara (L.) Gray [unknown]

Description

Persicaria vivipara (also called 'Viviparous Persicaria', 'Viviparous Bistort' and 'Viviparous 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 vivipara 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 vivipara has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Persicaria vivipara is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but does best with regular watering. It is also tolerant of light frost.

Where to Find Persicaria vivipara

Pittosporum spissescens is native to New Zealand.

Persicaria vivipara FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persicaria vivipara?

Persicaria vivipara

What is the common name of Persicaria vivipara?

Viviparous Knotweed

What are the characteristics of Persicaria vivipara?

Persicaria vivipara 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-2572250: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Louis-Philippe Ronse Decraene (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ronse Decr.' in the authors string.