Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
tibeticum
ID:
1246913

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J.Li

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 19: 330 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001246251


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Description

Parapteropyrum tibeticum (also called Tibetan knotweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Polygonaceae family. It is native to China and Tibet. It is found in moist grassland, meadows, riverbanks, and other damp habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Parapteropyrum tibeticum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Parapteropyrum tibeticum has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parapteropyrum tibeticum is a herbaceous perennial plant that is native to the Himalayas. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Parapteropyrum tibeticum

Parapteropyrum tibeticum is native to China and Tibet. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates, in forests and woodlands.

Parapteropyrum tibeticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parapteropyrum tibeticum?

Parapteropyrum tibeticum

What is the common name of Parapteropyrum tibeticum?

Tibetan Wild Rye

What is the family of Parapteropyrum tibeticum?

Poaceae

Species in the Parapteropyrum genus

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-50136001: Based on the initial data import
An Jen Li (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Li' in the authors string.