Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
parksii
ID:
1044073

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cory) T.M.Schust. & Reveal

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 1663 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043411

Common Names

  • Polygonum parksii
  • Parks' Knotweed
  • Parksii Polygonum

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Description

Polygonum parksii (also called Parks' knotweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to North America. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Polygonum parksii is used as a natural dye and also for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polygonum parksii has small white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polygonum parksii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Where to Find Polygonum parksii

Polygonum parksii can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.

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-100377089: Based on the initial data import
James L. Reveal (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reveal' in the authors string.
Victor Louis Cory (1880-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cory' in the authors string.
Tanja Schuster: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.M.Schust.' in the authors string.