Polygonum limicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
limicola
ID:
1243747
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sam.
Source:
tro
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 178 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243085
Common Names
- Polygonum limicola
- Marsh Knotweed
- Marsh Smartweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Polygonum limicola (also called Limicola Polygonum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia, found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet habitats. It has small, white flowers and a basal rosette of leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Polygonum limicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for making rope.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polygonum limicola has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval cotyledons and hairy, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Polygonum limicola is a perennial plant native to tropical regions. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a moist soil in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Polygonum limicola
Polygonum limicola can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Polygonum limicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polygonum limicola?
Polygonum limicola
What is the common name of Polygonum limicola?
Limicola Knotweed
What is the habitat of Polygonum limicola?
It is found in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and ponds
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50122361: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Samuelsson (1885-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sam.' in the authors string.