Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
rottboellioides
ID:
1102283

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jaub. & Spach

Source:
tro

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Ill. Pl. Orient. 2: 32 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001101621



Common Names

  • Polygonum rottboellioides
  • Rottboellioid Knotweed
  • Rottboellioid Polygonum


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Description

Polygonum rottboellioides (also called Rottboell's knotweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a prostrate habit. It is native to Europe and Asia, and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Polygonum rottboellioides is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a ground cover. It is also used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Polygonum rottboellioides var. tibetica (Hook.f.) R.R.Stewart

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polygonum rottboellioides is small, white and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygonum rottboellioides can be propagated by seed or division. To cultivate, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water regularly to keep the soil moist. Deadhead the flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Polygonum rottboellioides

Polygonum rottboellioides can be found in moist meadows, wet woods, and along streams in North America and Europe.

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-26002389: Based on the initial data import
Hippolyte François Jaubert (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jaub.' in the authors string.
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.