Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
ciliinervis
ID:
405078

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nakai) Moldenke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 68: 675 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404410



Common Names

  • Ciliinervis Reynoutria
  • Reynoutria
  • Ciliinervis


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Synonyms

  • Pleuropterus ciliinervis Nakai [unknown]
  • Polygonum ciliinerve (Nakai) Ohwi [unknown]
  • Fallopia ciliinervis (Nakai) K.Hammer [unknown]
  • Fallopia multiflora ciliinervis (Nakai) Yonek. & H.Ohashi [unknown]
  • Polygonum multiflorum ciliinerve (Nakai) Steward [unknown]

Description

Reynoutria ciliinervis (also called Ciliate-veined 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 ciliinervis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, as it has attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Reynoutria ciliinervis 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 ciliinervis 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 ciliinervis

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

Reynoutria ciliinervis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Reynoutria ciliinervis?

Reynoutria ciliinervis

What is the common name of Reynoutria ciliinervis?

Hairy-veined Knotweed

What is the growth habit of Reynoutria ciliinervis?

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-2425448: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.