Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
huichunense
ID:
1281692

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Z.Li, Y.T.Hou & C.Y.Qu

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 45: 534 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281030

Common Names

  • Polygonum huichunense
  • Huichunense Polygonum
  • Huichunense Polygonaceae

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Description

Polygonum huichunense (also called Huichun Knotweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in open grasslands, desert scrub, and dry washes.

Uses & Benefits

Polygonum huichunense is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, as well as for its edible leaves and stems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polygonum huichunense is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygonum huichunense is an annual plant native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated from seeds, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. The seeds should be kept moist until they germinate, which usually takes about 2-3 weeks. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location with regular watering.

Where to Find Polygonum huichunense

Polygonum huichunense is native to China and can be found in the subtropical forests of the country.

Polygonum huichunense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polygonum huichunense?

Polygonum huichunense

Where is Polygonum huichunense native to?

Central Asia

What type of plant is Polygonum huichunense?

Herb

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 tro-50311545: Based on the initial data import
Fa Zeng Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Z.Li' in the authors string.
Yuan Tong Hou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.T.Hou' in the authors string.
Chang You Qu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Qu' in the authors string.