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Curlytop Knotweed

Persicaria lapathifolia

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands spanning the Australasia and Afrotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Madagascar, Namibia, South Africa), Europe (10 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Papua New Guinea), and South America (Brazil).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Persicaria lapathifolia (Curlytop Knotweed)

Names in Other Languages

German Ampfer-Knöterich

Similar Species in Persicaria

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American Jumpseed

Persicaria virginiana

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Curlytop Knotweed?

The scientific name of Curlytop Knotweed is Persicaria lapathifolia. It belongs to the genus Persicaria.

What is the conservation status of Curlytop Knotweed?

Curlytop Knotweed (Persicaria lapathifolia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Curlytop Knotweed live?

Curlytop Knotweed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Madagascar, Namibia, South Africa), Europe (10 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Papua New Guinea), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Madagascar, Namibia, Norway.

What family does Curlytop Knotweed belong to?

Curlytop Knotweed (Persicaria lapathifolia) belongs to the genus Persicaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Polygonaceae.

Is Curlytop Knotweed endangered?

No, Curlytop Knotweed (Persicaria lapathifolia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Curlytop Knotweed belong to?

Curlytop Knotweed (Persicaria lapathifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Curlytop Knotweed?

The closest relatives of Curlytop Knotweed in the genus Persicaria include American Jumpseed, American Tearthumb, Amphibious Bistort, Asian Jumpseed, Asiatic tearthumb.