Giant Knotweed

Reynoutria sachalinensis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae Phylum: Tracheophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Caryophyllales Family: Polygonaceae Genus: Reynoutria

About

Reynoutria sachalinensis (giant knotweed or Sakhalin knotweed Japanese オオイタドリ ooitadori, Russian Горец сахалинский, Гречиха сахалинская; syns. Polygonum sachalinense, Fallopia sachalinensis) is a species of Fallopia native to northeastern Asia in northern Japan (Hokkaidō, Honshū) and the far east of Russia (Sakhalin and the southern Kurile Islands).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Giant Knotweed?
The scientific name of Giant Knotweed is Reynoutria sachalinensis.
What kingdom does Giant Knotweed belong to?
Giant Knotweed belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Giant Knotweed belong to?
Giant Knotweed belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Giant Knotweed belong to?
Giant Knotweed belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Giant Knotweed belong to?
Giant Knotweed belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
What family does Giant Knotweed belong to?
Giant Knotweed belongs to the family Polygonaceae.
What genus does Giant Knotweed belong to?
Giant Knotweed belongs to the genus Reynoutria.