Reynoutria compacta
Dwarf Japanese Knotweed
Also known as: Fallopia compacta (Hook.fil.) G.H.Loos & P.Keil +9 more
- Fallopia compacta (Hook.fil.) G.H.Loos & P.Keil
- Fallopia japonica var. compacta (Hook.fil.) J.P.Bailey
- Polygonum compactum Hook.fil.
- Polygonum cuspidatum f. compactum (Hook.fil.) Nakai
- Polygonum cuspidatum var. compactum (Hook.fil.) L.H.Bailey
- Polygonum reynoutria var. compactum (Hook.fil.) Nakai
- Polygonum sieboldii var. compactum (Hook.fil.) L.H.Bailey
- Reynoutria compacta (Hook.fil.) P.D.Sell
- Reynoutria japonica var. compacta (Hook.fil.) Buchheim
- Reynoutria japonica var. compacta (Hook.fil.) Moldenke
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Indigenous to Temperate Asia, Reynoutria compacta (commonly known as dwarf Japanese knotweed) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Polygonaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Japan, Korea
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Norway, South European Russia, Sweden