Bistorta affinis
Himalayan Fleeceflower
Also known as: Persicaria affinis (D.Don) Ronse Decr. +4 more
- Persicaria affinis (D.Don) Ronse Decr.
- Polygonum brunonis Wall.
- Polygonum brunonis Wall. ex Meisn.
- Polygonum donianum Spreng.
- Polygonum viviparum Wall. ex D.Don
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Bistorta affinis (commonly known as Himalayan fleeceflower) is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Polygonaceae family. Found natively in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with subalpine or subarctic conditions.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, East Himalaya, Nepal, Pakistan, Tibet, West Himalaya
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)
Baltic States, Germany, Great Britain, Norway, Sweden