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Hairy Knotweed

Persicaria attenuata

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found in South Africa.

🇿🇦 South Africa

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales (Nelkenartige)
Family
Polygonaceae
Genus
Persicaria
Species
Persicaria attenuata (Hairy Knotweed)

Similar Species in Persicaria

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Ampfer-Knöterich
Persicaria lapathifolia
Least Concern
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Durchwachsener Knöterich
Persicaria perfoliata
Not Evaluated
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Floh-Knöterich
Persicaria maculosa
Least Concern
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Kleiner Knöterich
Persicaria minor
Least Concern
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Kopf-Knöterich
Persicaria capitata
Not Evaluated
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Milder Knöterich
Persicaria mitis
Not Evaluated
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Nepal-Knöterich
Persicaria nepalensis
Not Evaluated
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Orient-Knöterich, Östlicher K.
Persicaria orientalis
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hairy Knotweed?
The scientific name of Hairy Knotweed is Persicaria attenuata. It belongs to the genus Persicaria.
What is the conservation status of Hairy Knotweed?
Hairy Knotweed (Persicaria attenuata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Hairy Knotweed live?
Hairy Knotweed is found in Found in South Africa.. Countries include South Africa.
What family does Hairy Knotweed belong to?
Hairy Knotweed (Persicaria attenuata) belongs to the genus Persicaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Polygonaceae.
Is Hairy Knotweed endangered?
No, Hairy Knotweed (Persicaria attenuata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Hairy Knotweed belong to?
Hairy Knotweed (Persicaria attenuata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Hairy Knotweed?
The closest relatives of Hairy Knotweed in the genus Persicaria include Ampfer-Knöterich, Durchwachsener Knöterich, Floh-Knöterich, Kleiner Knöterich, Kopf-Knöterich.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Persicaria — 20 Species

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Ampfer-Knöterich
Persicaria lapathifolia
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Durchwachsener Knöterich
Persicaria perfoliata
NE 🐾
Floh-Knöterich
Persicaria maculosa
LC 🐾
Kleiner Knöterich
Persicaria minor
LC 🐾
Kopf-Knöterich
Persicaria capitata
NE 🐾
Milder Knöterich
Persicaria mitis
NE 🐾
Nepal-Knöterich
Persicaria nepalensis
NE 🐾
Orient-Knöterich, Östlicher K.
Persicaria orientalis
NE 🐾
Pennsylvanischer Knöterich
Persicaria pensylvanica
NE 🐾
Wasserknöterich
Persicaria amphibia
LC 🐾
Wasserpfeffer
Persicaria hydropiper
LC 🐾
False Water-Pepper
Persicaria hydropiperoides
LC 🐾
American Tearthumb
Persicaria sagittata
LC 🐾
Bristly Lady'S Thumb
Persicaria longiseta
NE 🐾
Asian Jumpseed
Persicaria filiformis
NE 🐾
Halberd-Leaved Tear-Thumb
Persicaria arifolia
LC 🐾
stout smartweed
Persicaria robustior
LC 🐾
Denseflower knotweed
Persicaria glabra
LC 🐾
willow-weed
Persicaria decipiens
NE
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Hairy Knotweed
Persicaria attenuata
LC
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