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Kopf-Knöterich

Persicaria capitata

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan), Europe (12 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Colombia, Venezuela).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Nelkenartige)

Species

Persicaria capitata (Kopf-Knöterich)

Names in Other Languages

French renouée capitée

German Kopf-Knöterich

Portuguese polígono-de-jardim

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Ampfer-Knöterich

Persicaria lapathifolia

Least Concern

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Durchwachsener Knöterich

Persicaria perfoliata

Persicaria nepalensis

Not Evaluated

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Orient-Knöterich, Östlicher K.

Persicaria orientalis

Not Evaluated

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Pennsylvanischer Knöterich

Persicaria pensylvanica

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kopf-Knöterich?

The scientific name of Kopf-Knöterich is Persicaria capitata. It belongs to the genus Persicaria.

Where does Kopf-Knöterich live?

Kopf-Knöterich is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan), Europe (12 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Colombia, Venezuela).. Countries include Angola, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Colombia, Eswatini, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy.

What family does Kopf-Knöterich belong to?

Kopf-Knöterich (Persicaria capitata) belongs to the genus Persicaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Polygonaceae.

What kingdom does Kopf-Knöterich belong to?

Kopf-Knöterich (Persicaria capitata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Kopf-Knöterich?

The closest relatives of Kopf-Knöterich in the genus Persicaria include Ampfer-Knöterich, Durchwachsener Knöterich, Floh-Knöterich, Kleiner Knöterich, Milder Knöterich.