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Nepal Knotweed

Persicaria nepalensis

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Malaysia, Taiwan, Timor-Leste), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Papua New Guinea), and South America (Colombia, Venezuela).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Persicaria nepalensis (Nepal Knotweed)

Names in Other Languages

French renouée du Népal

German Nepal-Knöterich

Similar Species in Persicaria

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American Jumpseed

Persicaria virginiana

Persicaria filiformis

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Persicaria perfoliata

Persicaria lapathifolia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Nepal Knotweed?

The scientific name of Nepal Knotweed is Persicaria nepalensis. It belongs to the genus Persicaria.

Where does Nepal Knotweed live?

Nepal Knotweed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Malaysia, Taiwan, Timor-Leste), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Papua New Guinea), and South America (Colombia, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Colombia, France, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Papua New Guinea, South Africa.

What family does Nepal Knotweed belong to?

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

What kingdom does Nepal Knotweed belong to?

Nepal Knotweed (Persicaria nepalensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Nepal Knotweed?

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