Koenigia angustifolia
Knotweed, Koenigia
Also known as: Aconogonon (Meisn.) Rchb. +3 more
- Aconogonon (Meisn.) Rchb.
- Macounastrum Small
- Pleuropteropyrum H.Gross
- Rubrivena M.Král
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in Temperate Asia, Koenigia angustifolia (commonly known as Knotweed or Koenigia) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Polygonaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Mongolia, Russian Far East, Siberia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Amur, Buryatiya, China North-Central, Chita, Inner Mongolia, Irkutsk, Manchuria, Mongolia, Yakutskiya
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)
Magadan