Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
spaethii
ID:
1266317

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dammer) Moldenke

Source:
tro

Year:
1941

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265655



Common Names

  • Reynoutria Spaethii
  • Spaethii Reynoutria
  • Spaethii Reynoutrias


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Description

Reynoutria spaethii (also called giant knotweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygonaceae. It is a herbaceous perennial with hollow stems and large, heart-shaped leaves. It is native to East Asia, and its habitats include temperate grasslands, temperate shrublands, and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Reynoutria spaethii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Reynoutria spaethii has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Reynoutria spaethii is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into larger pots or into the ground.

Where to Find Reynoutria spaethii

Reynoutria spaethii is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Reynoutria spaethii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Reynoutria spaethii?

Reynoutria spaethii

What is the common name of Reynoutria spaethii?

Reynoutria spaethii

What is the natural habitat of Reynoutria spaethii?

Tropical forests

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 tro-50218149: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
Carl Lebrecht Udo Dammer (1860-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dammer' in the authors string.