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Floh-Knöterich

Persicaria maculosa

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Asia (Bangladesh, Taiwan), Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Nelkenartige)

Species

Persicaria maculosa (Floh-Knöterich)

Names in Other Languages

French renouée persicaire

German Floh-Knöterich

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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 Floh-Knöterich?

The scientific name of Floh-Knöterich is Persicaria maculosa. It belongs to the genus Persicaria.

What is the conservation status of Floh-Knöterich?

Floh-Knöterich (Persicaria maculosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Floh-Knöterich live?

Floh-Knöterich is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Bangladesh, Taiwan), Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Denmark.

What family does Floh-Knöterich belong to?

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

Is Floh-Knöterich endangered?

No, Floh-Knöterich (Persicaria maculosa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Floh-Knöterich belong to?

Floh-Knöterich (Persicaria maculosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Floh-Knöterich?

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