Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
longipes
ID:
490659

Status:
valid

Authors:
Halácsy & Charrel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 40: 164 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000489991

Common Names

  • Polygonum longipes
  • Longipes Polygonum
  • Polygonum

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Description

Polygonum longipes (also called Long-stalked Knotweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to East Asia. It is a low-growing plant that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as riverbanks, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Polygonum longipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, rheumatism, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygonum longipes has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygonum longipes is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It should be fertilized regularly and kept moist. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Polygonum longipes

Polygonum longipes is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist, shady areas such as forest floors.

Polygonum longipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygonum longipes?

Polygonum longipes

What is the common name of Polygonum longipes?

Long-stalked Knotweed

What is the natural habitat of Polygonum longipes?

It is found in dry, rocky areas

Species in the Polygonum genus

Polygonum icaricum, Polygonum idaeum, Polygonum albanicum, Polygonum arenarium, Polygonum arenastrum, Polygonum acetosum, Polygonum salsugineum, Polygonum scoparium, Polygonum tenoreanum, Polygonum perfoliatum, Polygonum plebeium, Polygonum romanum, Polygonum rurivagum, Polygonum ramosissimum, Polygonum douglasii, Polygonum floribundum, Polygonum equisetiforme, Polygonum filicaule, Polygonum bellardii, Polygonum boreale, Polygonum aviculare, Polygonum cognatum, Polygonum careyi, Polygonum maritimum, Polygonum patulum, Polygonum papillosum, Polygonum oxyspermum, Polygonum glaucum, Polygonum gussonei, Polygonum longiocreatum, Polygonum longipes, Polygonum istanbulicum, Polygonum americanum, Polygonum basiramium, Polygonum parksii, Polygonum angustifolium, Polygonum coriarium, Polygonum divaricatum, Polygonum dshawachischwilii, Polygonum erectum, Polygonum hissaricum, Polygonum humifusum, Polygonum jurii, Polygonum panjutinii, Polygonum thunbergii, Polygonum tripterocarpum, Polygonum weyrichii, Polygonum brittingeri, Polygonum lacerum, Polygonum paraguayense,

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-2575209: Based on the initial data import
Eugen von Halácsy (1842-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halácsy' in the authors string.
Louis Charrel (1839-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Charrel' in the authors string.