Description
Polygonum baicalense (also called Baikal Knotweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a creeping rhizome and its stems are erect, up to 1 m tall. It is found in moist meadows, riverbanks, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Polygonum baicalense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polygonum baicalense has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Where to Find Polygonum baicalense
Polygonum baicalense is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North West provinces.