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Japanese knotweed
Reynoutria japonica
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Caryophyllales ›Family: Polygonaceae ›Genus: Reynoutria
About
Reynoutria japonica, synonyms Fallopia japonica and Polygonum cuspidatum, is a large species of herbaceous perennial plant of the knotweed and buckwheat family Polygonaceae. It is commonly known as Asian knotweed or Japanese knotweed. It is native to East Asia in Japan, China and Korea. In North America and Europe, the species has successfully established itself in numerous habitats and is classified as an invasive species in several countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Japanese knotweed is Reynoutria japonica.
- Japanese knotweed belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Japanese knotweed belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Japanese knotweed belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Japanese knotweed belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
- Japanese knotweed belongs to the family Polygonaceae.
- Japanese knotweed belongs to the genus Reynoutria.