Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
multiflora
ID:
405063

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Moldenke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1941

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404395



Common Names

  • Multiflora Reynoutria
  • Reynoutria
  • Multiflora


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Synonyms

  • Polygonum hypoleucum (Nakai) Kudô & Sasaki [unknown]
  • Polygonum hypoleucum Ohwi [unknown]
  • Pleuropterus hypoleucus Nakai [unknown]
  • Pleuropterus multiflorus Turcz. ex Nakai [unknown]
  • Pleuropterus cordatus Turcz. [unknown]
  • Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. [unknown]
  • Polygonum multiflorum hypoleucum (Ohwi) T.S.Liu, S.S.Ying & M.J.Lai [unknown]
  • Polygonum multiflorum angulatum S.Y.Liu [unknown]
  • Aconogonon hypoleucum (Kudô & Sasaki) Soják [unknown]
  • Bilderdykia multiflora (Grinț.) Roberty & Vautier [unknown]
  • Fagopyrum multiflorum (Thunb.) Grintescu [unknown]
  • Fallopia multiflora (Thunb.) Haraldson [unknown]
  • Fallopia multiflora hypoleuca (Ohwi) Yonek. & H.Ohashi [unknown]
  • Helxine multiflorum Raf. [unknown]
  • Fallopia multiflora angulata (S.Y.Liu) H.J.Yan, Z.J.Fang & Shi X.Yu [unknown]
  • Fagopyrum multiflorum (Thunb.) I.Grinţ. [deprecated]
  • Fallopia multiflora (Thunb. ex Murray) Czerep. [unknown]

Description

Reynoutria multiflora (also called Many-flowered 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 multiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, as it has attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Reynoutria multiflora 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 multiflora 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 multiflora

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

Reynoutria multiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Reynoutria multiflora?

Reynoutria multiflora

What is the common name of Reynoutria multiflora?

Many-flowered Knotweed

What is the growth habit of Reynoutria multiflora?

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-2425429: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.