Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
weyrichii
ID:
749063

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Schmidt) H.Gross

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 49: 320 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748396



Common Names

  • Persicaria Weyrichii
  • Weyrich's Persicaria
  • Weyrich's Polygonum


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Synonyms

  • Reynoutria weyrichii (F.Schmidt) Moldenke [unknown]
  • Aconogonon weyrichii alpinum (Maxim.) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Aconogonon weyrichii (F.Schmidt) H.Hara [unknown]

Description

Persicaria weyrichii (also called 'Weyrich's Knotweed', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygonaceae. It is an annual herb with a succulent stem, and is native to China. It is found in moist habitats, and is often found growing in wet meadows and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Persicaria weyrichii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Persicaria weyrichii is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Persicaria weyrichii can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade and is hardy to USDA Zone 5.

Where to Find Persicaria weyrichii

Persicaria weyrichii is native to China and is found in the wild in Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

Persicaria weyrichii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Persicaria weyrichii?

Persicaria weyrichii

What type of plant is Persicaria weyrichii?

Herb

Where is Persicaria weyrichii found?

East 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 kew-2902528: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Schmidt (1832-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Schmidt' in the authors string.
Hugo Gross (1888-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Gross' in the authors string.