Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
bohemica
ID:
405075

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chrtek & Chrtková

Source:
cmp

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Cas. Nár. Mus., Odd. Prír. 152: 120 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404407



Common Names

  • Bohemica Reynoutria
  • Reynoutria
  • Bohemica


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Synonyms

  • Reynoutria mizushimae Yokouchi ex T.Shimizu [unknown]
  • Reynoutria vivax J.Schmitz & Strank [unknown]
  • Polygonum bohemicum (Chrtek & Chrtková) Zika & Jacobson [unknown]
  • Fallopia bohemica (Chrtek & Chrtková) J.P.Bailey [unknown]
  • Fallopia sachalinensis intermedia (Tatew.) Yonek. & H.Ohashi [unknown]
  • Reynoutria sachalinensis intermedia (Tatew.) Miyabe & Kudô [unknown]
  • Polygonum sachalinense intermedium Tatew. [unknown]

Description

Reynoutria bohemica (also called Bohemian Knotweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Asia. It has a spreading growth habit, with small, oval-shaped leaves that are arranged in whorls. It prefers to grow in moist, well-drained soils, such as meadows and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Reynoutria bohemica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, as it has attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Reynoutria bohemica has a small, white flower with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid shape. The seedlings are small, with a single root and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Reynoutria bohemica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Reynoutria bohemica

Reynoutria bohemica is found in wetland habitats in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Reynoutria bohemica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Reynoutria bohemica?

Reynoutria bohemica

What is the common name of Reynoutria bohemica?

Bohemian Knotweed

What is the growth habit of Reynoutria bohemica?

It is an erect, herbaceous perennial plant with a woody base.

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-2425445: Based on the initial data import
Jindřich Chrtek (1930-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chrtek' in the authors string.
Anna Chrtková (1930-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chrtková' in the authors string.