Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Don
Source:
tro
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nepal. : 72 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243076
Common Names
- Polygonum molle
- Soft Knotweed
- Soft Smartweed
Description
Polygonum molle (also called Soft Knotweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia, found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet habitats. It has small, white flowers and a basal rosette of leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Polygonum molle is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for making rope.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polygonum molle has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval cotyledons and hairy, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polygonum molle is a perennial plant native to tropical regions. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a moist soil in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Polygonum molle
Polygonum molle can be found in eastern Asia, from China to Japan.
Polygonum molle FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polygonum molle?
Polygonum molle
What is the common name of Polygonum molle?
Soft Knotweed
What is the habitat of Polygonum molle?
It is found in moist, open areas, such as meadows and pastures
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,