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Prostrate knotweed

Polygonum aviculare

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (8 countries), Europe (11 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Solomon Islands), and South America (7 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Polygonum aviculare (Prostrate knotweed)

Names in Other Languages

French renouée des oiseaux

German Vogel-Knöterich

Similar Species in Polygonum

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Bushy Knotweed

Polygonum ramosissimum

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Prostrate knotweed?

The scientific name of Prostrate knotweed is Polygonum aviculare. It belongs to the genus Polygonum.

Where does Prostrate knotweed live?

Prostrate knotweed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (8 countries), Europe (11 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Solomon Islands), and South America (7 countries).. Countries include Angola, Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chad.

What family does Prostrate knotweed belong to?

Prostrate knotweed (Polygonum aviculare) belongs to the genus Polygonum, which is part of the taxonomic family Polygonaceae.

What kingdom does Prostrate knotweed belong to?

Prostrate knotweed (Polygonum aviculare) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Prostrate knotweed?

The closest relatives of Prostrate knotweed in the genus Polygonum include Bushy Knotweed, Caspian Knotweed, Common knotweed, Common Knotweed, Devil'S Shoestring.