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Dotted Knotweed

Persicaria punctata

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Found across North America (6 countries) and South America (Colombia).

🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French renouée ponctuée

Similar Species in Persicaria

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American Jumpseed
Persicaria virginiana
Not Evaluated
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American Tearthumb
Persicaria sagittata
Least Concern
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Amphibious Bistort
Persicaria amphibia
Least Concern
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Asian Jumpseed
Persicaria filiformis
Not Evaluated
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Asiatic tearthumb
Persicaria perfoliata
Not Evaluated
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Bristly Lady'S Thumb
Persicaria longiseta
Not Evaluated
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Curlytop Knotweed
Persicaria lapathifolia
Least Concern
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Denseflower knotweed
Persicaria glabra
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dotted Knotweed?
The scientific name of Dotted Knotweed is Persicaria punctata. It belongs to the genus Persicaria.
What is the conservation status of Dotted Knotweed?
Dotted Knotweed (Persicaria punctata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Dotted Knotweed live?
Dotted Knotweed is found in Found across North America (6 countries) and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Canada, Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, United States.
What family does Dotted Knotweed belong to?
Dotted Knotweed (Persicaria punctata) belongs to the genus Persicaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Polygonaceae.
Is Dotted Knotweed endangered?
No, Dotted Knotweed (Persicaria punctata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Dotted Knotweed belong to?
Dotted Knotweed (Persicaria punctata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Dotted Knotweed?
The closest relatives of Dotted Knotweed in the genus Persicaria include American Jumpseed, American Tearthumb, Amphibious Bistort, Asian Jumpseed, Asiatic tearthumb.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Persicaria — 20 Species

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American Jumpseed
Persicaria virginiana
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American Tearthumb
Persicaria sagittata
LC 🐾
Amphibious Bistort
Persicaria amphibia
LC 🐾
Asian Jumpseed
Persicaria filiformis
NE 🐾
Asiatic tearthumb
Persicaria perfoliata
NE 🐾
Bristly Lady'S Thumb
Persicaria longiseta
NE 🐾
Curlytop Knotweed
Persicaria lapathifolia
LC 🐾
Denseflower knotweed
Persicaria glabra
LC
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Dotted Knotweed
Persicaria punctata
LC
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False Water-Pepper
Persicaria hydropiperoides
LC 🐾
Hairy Knotweed
Persicaria attenuata
LC 🐾
Halberd-Leaved Tear-Thumb
Persicaria arifolia
LC 🐾
Kiss Me Over The Garden Gate
Persicaria orientalis
NE 🐾
Nepal Knotweed
Persicaria nepalensis
NE 🐾
Pennsylvania Knotweed
Persicaria pensylvanica
NE 🐾
Pinkhead smartweed
Persicaria capitata
NE 🐾
small water-pepper
Persicaria minor
LC 🐾
Spotted ladysthumb
Persicaria maculosa
LC 🐾
stout smartweed
Persicaria robustior
LC 🐾
tasteless water-pepper
Persicaria mitis
NE
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