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small water-pepper

Persicaria minor

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Madagascar), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada), and Oceania and the Pacific (Micronesia, Papua New Guinea).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇫🇲 Micronesia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Species

Persicaria minor (small water-pepper)

Names in Other Languages

French petite renouée

German Kleiner Knöterich

Similar Species in Persicaria

Persicaria perfoliata

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Persicaria nepalensis

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Asian Jumpseed

Persicaria filiformis

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American Jumpseed

Persicaria virginiana

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of small water-pepper?

The scientific name of small water-pepper is Persicaria minor. It belongs to the genus Persicaria.

What is the conservation status of small water-pepper?

small water-pepper (Persicaria minor) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does small water-pepper live?

small water-pepper is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Madagascar), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada), and Oceania and the Pacific (Micronesia, Papua New Guinea).. Countries include Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Madagascar, Micronesia, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Portugal.

What family does small water-pepper belong to?

small water-pepper (Persicaria minor) belongs to the genus Persicaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Polygonaceae.

Is small water-pepper endangered?

No, small water-pepper (Persicaria minor) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does small water-pepper belong to?

small water-pepper (Persicaria minor) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of small water-pepper?

The closest relatives of small water-pepper in the genus Persicaria include American Jumpseed, American Tearthumb, Amphibious Bistort, Asiatic tearthumb, Bristly Lady'S Thumb.