Persicaria stagnina

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Persicaria barbata var. stagnina
• Polygonum barbatum var. stagninum
• Persicaria barbata subsp. stagnina
• Polygonum stagninum
• Polygonum conspersum
• Polygonum hornemannii
• Polygonum goyalparae
• Persicaria hosseusii

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Polygonaceae within the genus Persicaria.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Persicaria stagnina, exhibits a specific distribution across the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing within the diverse landscapes of India and its neighboring country, Bangladesh. Its range also extends into the mountainous regions of the East Himalaya. Furthermore, the species is documented to inhabit parts of Pakistan. Finally, the plant has a notable presence in the specific region of Assam.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Persicaria stagnina is characterized by its occurrence within specific altitudinal gradients, typically thriving in environments ranging from a minimum elevation of 250 m AMSL to a maximum elevation of 1175 m AMSL. This plant is specialized to inhabit wetland or semi-aquatic habitats, often found in marshy areas, shallow waters, or damp soils where moisture is consistently available. Its distribution is closely tied to these hydrological conditions, allowing it to occupy niche ecological zones within its elevational range where competition from terrestrial flora is limited by water saturation.

Elevational range max:

1175 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

250 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Persicaria stagnina is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a perennial species, it possesses the ability to survive unfavorable environmental conditions by utilizing underground structures to re-emerge annually. Its life cycle is closely tied to its preference for wetland or aquatic habitats, where it establishes itself and undergoes seasonal stages of vegetative growth and reproduction. Depending on the specific environmental stressors and resource availability, the plant's longevity and reproductive output can be variable, though it primarily relies on its perennial nature to maintain stable populations within its ecological niche.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Persicaria stagnina is characterized by its classification as a non-woody herb, exhibiting a growth form consistent with a herbaceous plant. This species displays a versatile ecological habit, ranging from aquatic and semiaquatic environments to terrestrial habitats. It functions as a self-supporting organism rather than a climber, maintaining its structure independently without the need for external support. Furthermore, it is an independent plant that does not exhibit parasitic behavior, and it maintains a terrestrial lifestyle rather than acting as an epiphyte.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Persicaria stagnina has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Stagninol.

Stagninol

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Activities

Persicaria stagnina has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antiinflammatory, Diuretic.

Analgesic

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Antiinflammatory

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Diuretic

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Conditions

Persicaria stagnina has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include analgesic, diuretic.

Analgesic

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Diuretic

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Preparations

Persicaria stagnina has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include crude extract.

Crude extract

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