Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
forbesii
ID:
405058

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hance) T.Yamaz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 69: 180 1994

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404390



Common Names

  • Forbesii Reynoutria
  • Reynoutria
  • Forbesii


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Synonyms

  • Reynoutria yunnanensis (H.Lév.) Nakai ex Migo [unknown]
  • Polygonum yunnanense H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Polygonum forbesii Hance [unknown]
  • Fallopia forbesii (Hance) Yonek. & H.Ohashi [unknown]
  • Polygonum reynoutria elliptica Koidz. [unknown]
  • Reynoutria elliptica (Koidz.) Migo ex Nakai [unknown]
  • Polygonum reynoutria ellipticum Koidz. [deprecated]

Description

Reynoutria forbesii (also called Forbes' 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 forbesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, as it has attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Reynoutria forbesii 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 forbesii 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 forbesii

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

Reynoutria forbesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Reynoutria forbesii?

Reynoutria forbesii

What is the common name of Reynoutria forbesii?

Forbes' Knotweed

What is the growth habit of Reynoutria forbesii?

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-2425421: Based on the initial data import
Henry Fletcher Hance (1827-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hance' in the authors string.
Takasi Yamazaki (1921-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Yamaz.' in the authors string.