Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
bowenkampii
ID:
1283155

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
tro

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 33: 225 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001282493



Common Names

  • Bowenkampii Polygonum
  • Polygonum Bowenkampii
  • Bowenkamp's Knotweed


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Description

Polygonum bowenkampii (also called Bowenkamp's Knotweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grassland and open woodland. It has white flowers and linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Polygonum bowenkampii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygonum bowenkampii has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that are borne in clusters on the tips of the stems. The flowers have three petals and three stamens. The seed is a small, black, shiny nutlet. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped cotyledons and long, slender stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygonum bowenkampii is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed, cuttings, or division. When grown from seed, it should be sown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. When grown from cuttings, it should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a pot filled with moist soil. When propagating by division, it should be divided in late spring or early summer and planted in a pot filled with moist soil.

Where to Find Polygonum bowenkampii

Polygonum bowenkampii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist forests, thickets, and along rivers.

Polygonum bowenkampii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygonum bowenkampii?

Polygonum bowenkampii

What is the family of Polygonum bowenkampii?

Polygonaceae

What is the common name of Polygonum bowenkampii?

Bowenkamp's Knotweed

Species in the Polygonum genus

Polygonum icaricum, Polygonum idaeum, Polygonum albanicum, Polygonum arenarium, Polygonum arenastrum, Polygonum acetosum, Polygonum salsugineum, Polygonum scoparium, Polygonum tenoreanum, Polygonum perfoliatum, Polygonum plebeium, Polygonum romanum, Polygonum rurivagum, Polygonum ramosissimum, Polygonum douglasii, Polygonum floribundum, Polygonum equisetiforme, Polygonum filicaule, Polygonum bellardii, Polygonum boreale, Polygonum aviculare, Polygonum cognatum, Polygonum careyi, Polygonum maritimum, Polygonum patulum, Polygonum papillosum, Polygonum oxyspermum, Polygonum glaucum, Polygonum gussonei, Polygonum longiocreatum, Polygonum longipes, Polygonum istanbulicum, Polygonum americanum, Polygonum basiramium, Polygonum parksii, Polygonum angustifolium, Polygonum coriarium, Polygonum divaricatum, Polygonum dshawachischwilii, Polygonum erectum, Polygonum hissaricum, Polygonum humifusum, Polygonum jurii, Polygonum panjutinii, Polygonum thunbergii, Polygonum tripterocarpum, Polygonum weyrichii, Polygonum brittingeri, Polygonum lacerum, Polygonum paraguayense,

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,

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