Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
tortuosum
ID:
1239783

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
tro

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nepal. : 71 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239121



Common Names

  • Polygonum tortuosum
  • Tortuous Polygonum
  • Tortuous Knotweed


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Uses & Benefits

Polygonum tortuosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat headaches, fever, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygonum tortuosum flowers are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygonum tortuosum is an annual herb that is native to Asia. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Polygonum tortuosum

Polygonum tortuosum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Polygonum tortuosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygonum tortuosum?

Polygonum tortuosum

What is the common name of Polygonum tortuosum?

Tortuosum Polygonum

What is the natural habitat of Polygonum tortuosum?

Dry rocky slopes, canyons, and hillsides in the southwestern United States

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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