Polygonum argyrocoleon
Persian Knotweed, Silver Sheath Knotweed
Other regional names: Silversheath Knotweed
- Silversheath Knotweed
Also known as: Polygonum chlorocoleum Steud. ex Boiss. +2 more
- Polygonum chlorocoleum Steud. ex Boiss.
- Polygonum deciduum Boiss. & Noë ex Meisn.
- Polygonum noeanum Boiss.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Polygonum argyrocoleon (commonly known as Persian knotweed or Silver-Sheath Knotweed) is an annual within the Polygonaceae family. It originates in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Caucasus, China, Indian Subcontinent, Middle Asia, Mongolia, Northern Africa, Siberia, West Tropical Africa, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Algeria, Altay, China North-Central, Gulf States, Inner Mongolia, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Kuwait, Libya, Mauritania, Mongolia, Morocco, North Caucasus, Pakistan, Palestine, Qinghai, Saudi Arabia, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Xinjiang
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)
Arizona, California, Central European Russia, Colorado, East European Russia, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Japan, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mexico Northwest, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Primorye, Texas, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia