Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
wallichii
ID:
488920

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greuter & Burdet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 19: 41 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488252



Common Names

  • Persicaria wallichii
  • Wallich's Bistort
  • Wallich's Knotweed


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Synonyms

  • Reynoutria polystachya (Wall. ex Meisn.) Moldenke [unknown]
  • Peutalis polystachya (Wall. ex Meisn.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Polygonum polystachyum Wall. ex Meisn. [unknown]
  • Aconogonon polystachyum (Wall. ex Meisn.) M.Král [unknown]
  • Persicaria wallichii wallichii [unknown]

Description

Persicaria wallichii (also called Wallich's Knotweed, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to South Asia. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as riverbanks and forest edges.

Uses & Benefits

Persicaria wallichii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Persicaria wallichii 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 wallichii is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It is easy to propagate by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slower process.

Where to Find Persicaria wallichii

Paepalanthus sphaerocephalus is native to Brazil.

Persicaria wallichii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persicaria wallichii?

Persicaria wallichii

What is the common name of Persicaria wallichii?

Wallich's Persicaria

What is the habitat of Persicaria wallichii?

Dry, sandy or stony soils

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-2572263: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Hervé Maurice Burdet (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burdet' in the authors string.