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Silversheath knotweed

Polygonum argyrocoleum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Qatar), Europe (7 countries), and North America (United States).

🇶🇦 Qatar 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order
Caryophyllales (อันดับคาร์เนชัน)
Family
Polygonaceae
Genus
Polygonum
Species
Polygonum argyrocoleum (Silversheath knotweed)

Names in Other Languages

Arabic ghardab

Similar Species in Polygonum

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Caspian Knotweed
Polygonum caspicum
Critically Endangered
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Common Knotweed
Polygonum arenastrum
Not Evaluated
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Sea Knotgrass
Polygonum maritimum
Not Evaluated
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Lesser Red-knotgrass
Polygonum arenarium
Not Evaluated
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Narrowleaf knotweed
Polygonum bellardii
Not Evaluated
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Prostrate knotweed
Polygonum aviculare
Not Evaluated
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Ray's Knotgrass
Polygonum oxyspermum
Endangered
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Red-knotgrass
Polygonum patulum
Not Evaluated
View all species in Polygonum →

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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Silversheath knotweed?
The scientific name of Silversheath knotweed is Polygonum argyrocoleum. It belongs to the genus Polygonum.
Where does Silversheath knotweed live?
Silversheath knotweed is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Qatar), Europe (7 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, France, Netherlands, Norway, Qatar, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States.
What family does Silversheath knotweed belong to?
Silversheath knotweed (Polygonum argyrocoleum) belongs to the genus Polygonum, which is part of the taxonomic family Polygonaceae.
What kingdom does Silversheath knotweed belong to?
Silversheath knotweed (Polygonum argyrocoleum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Silversheath knotweed?
The closest relatives of Silversheath knotweed in the genus Polygonum include Caspian Knotweed, Common Knotweed, Sea Knotgrass, Lesser Red-knotgrass, Narrowleaf knotweed.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Polygonum — 15 Species

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