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Narrowleaf knotweed

Polygonum bellardii

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (12 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)
Family
Polygonaceae
Genus
Polygonum
Species
Polygonum bellardii (Narrowleaf knotweed)

Names in Other Languages

German Ungarischer Vogelknöterich

Similar Species in Polygonum

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Bushy Knotweed
Polygonum ramosissimum
Not Evaluated
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Caspian Knotweed
Polygonum caspicum
Critically Endangered
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Common knotweed
Polygonum plebeium
Not Evaluated
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Common Knotweed
Polygonum arenastrum
Not Evaluated
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Devil'S Shoestring
Polygonum erectum
Not Evaluated
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Douglas' Knotweed
Polygonum douglasii
Not Evaluated
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Indian Knotgrass
Polygonum cognatum
Not Evaluated
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Lesser Red-knotgrass
Polygonum arenarium
Not Evaluated
View all species in Polygonum →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Narrowleaf knotweed?
The scientific name of Narrowleaf knotweed is Polygonum bellardii. It belongs to the genus Polygonum.
Where does Narrowleaf knotweed live?
Narrowleaf knotweed is found in Widely distributed across Europe (12 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Denmark, France, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Russia.
What family does Narrowleaf knotweed belong to?
Narrowleaf knotweed (Polygonum bellardii) belongs to the genus Polygonum, which is part of the taxonomic family Polygonaceae.
What kingdom does Narrowleaf knotweed belong to?
Narrowleaf knotweed (Polygonum bellardii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Narrowleaf knotweed?
The closest relatives of Narrowleaf knotweed in the genus Polygonum include Bushy Knotweed, Caspian Knotweed, Common knotweed, Common Knotweed, Devil'S Shoestring.

Native Range — 14 Countries

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Genus Polygonum — 15 Species

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Bushy Knotweed
Polygonum ramosissimum
NE 🐾
Caspian Knotweed
Polygonum caspicum
CR 🐾
Common knotweed
Polygonum plebeium
NE 🐾
Common Knotweed
Polygonum arenastrum
NE 🐾
Devil'S Shoestring
Polygonum erectum
NE 🐾
Douglas' Knotweed
Polygonum douglasii
NE 🐾
Indian Knotgrass
Polygonum cognatum
NE 🐾
Lesser Red-knotgrass
Polygonum arenarium
NE
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Narrowleaf knotweed
Polygonum bellardii
NE
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Prostrate knotweed
Polygonum aviculare
NE 🐾
Ray's Knotgrass
Polygonum oxyspermum
EN 🐾
Red-knotgrass
Polygonum patulum
NE 🐾
Sea Knotgrass
Polygonum maritimum
NE 🐾
Silversheath knotweed
Polygonum argyrocoleum
NE 🐾
Striate knotweed
Polygonum achoreum
NE
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