Persicaria viscosa
Persicaria viscosa, commonly known as sticky knotweed, is a distinctive annual herb characterized by its viscid, glandular stems. Native to tropical regions, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Its unique adhesive texture and resilient growth make it a fascinating subject for ethnobotanical study.
- Scientific name: Persicaria viscosa
- Family: Polygonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Caryophyllales, it is classified under the family Polygonaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is established within the genus Persicaria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Polygonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Persicaria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Persicaria viscosa, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Japan, it is called ニオイタデ (nioitade), while in Korea, it is referred to as 기생여뀌 (gisaeng-yeokkyi). In Sweden, the species is known as Klibbpilört, and in Vietnam, it is called Nghể dính. Additionally, in China, it is commonly identified as 香蓼 (xiāngliào).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | ニオイタデ | Wikidata |
| ko | 기생여뀌 | Wikidata |
| sv | Klibbpilört | Wikidata |
| vi | Nghể dính | Wikidata |
| zh | 香蓼 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 香蓼 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 香蓼 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 香蓼 | Wikidata |
| de | Polygonum viscosum | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 黏毛蓼 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across parts of East Asia. In the Russian Far East, it can be found specifically within the Khabarovsk and Primorye regions. Its distribution extends significantly into China, where it inhabits the Manchuria area. Furthermore, the species is widely recorded throughout China North-Central and China South-Central. These varied locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in different ecological zones across the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as sticky knotweed, is valued in traditional medicine for its therapeutic properties, which are often derived from the whole plant parts. Practitioners frequently utilize the whole plant to prepare various decoctions or poultices, ensuring that the diverse chemical constituents found throughout the stems, leaves, and flowers are captured for medicinal use.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |