Persicaria attenuata
Hairy Knotweed, Watersmart Weed
Also known as: Polygonum articulatum R.Br. +4 more
- Polygonum articulatum R.Br.
- Polygonum attenuatum R.Br.
- Polygonum australe Spreng.
- Polygonum brownii F.Dietr.
- Polygonum pulchrum subsp. hallieri Danser
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Persicaria attenuata (commonly known as Hairy Knotweed or Watersmart Weed) is a plant belonging to the Polygonaceae family. Indigenous to Tropical Asia and Australasia, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Malesia, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Lesser Sunda Is., New Guinea, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Vanuatu