Higher classification Knotweeds | Rank Species | |
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Similar Knotweeds, Polygonaceae, Knotweed, Persicaria longiseta, Polygonum orientale | ||
Persicaria capitata malaysia 20140507 123533 m2ts
Persicaria capitata, the pink-headed persicaria, pinkhead smartweed, pink knotweed, Japanese knotweed, or pink bubble persicaria, is an Asian species of plants in the Persicaria genus within the buckwheat family. It is native to Asia (China, Indian Subcontinent, Indochina) and grown as an ornamental in other countries. It has become naturalized in Australia, South Africa and a few scattered locations in the United States.
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- Persicaria capitata malaysia 20140507 123533 m2ts
- Pink persicaria capitata images
- Description
- Distribution and habitat
- Uses
- References
Pink persicaria capitata images
Description
Persicaria capitata is a prostrate herb. The leaves are 1–6 cm long, 0.7–3 cm wide with pink to red bands or blotches and short scattered hairs. The spikes are 5–10 mm long and 5–7 mm in diameter.
Persicaria capitata has a strong urine-scented odour.
Distribution and habitat
Persicaria capitata is a native of Asia. It has naturalised in parts of Australia and North America.
Uses
Persicaria capitata has been widely used in China in the treatment of various urologic disorders including urinary calculus and urinary tract infections.
