| Bistorta amplexicaulis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae
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| Order: | Caryophyllales
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| Family: | Polygonaceae
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| Genus: | Bistorta
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| Species: | B. amplexicaulis
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| Binomial name | |
| Bistorta amplexicaulis (D. Don) Greene
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editBistorta Amplexicaulis (D. Don) Greene, or known as the Mountain Fleece, or Red Bistort, is a large, herbaceous flowering plant, that is native to the west Himalayas.[1]Also is found in Pakistan regions of the Himalayas.[2] It is a part of the Polygonaceae family tree, or otherwise known as the buckwheat family.[3] This plant used to be known by the synonymous name of Polygonum amplexicaule. [1] This name is latin, based on its twisted shape, as well as the orientation of the leaves around the stems. [4]
Description
editBistorta Amplexicaulis (D. Don) Greene, or known as the Mountain Fleece, or Red Bistort, is a large, herbaceous flowering plant.[1][5][3] A plant that is known to be a nice addition to the cutting garden. Is grown to about 3-4 feet tall, and has opposite positioning long spiky-leaves that could be as long as 4-6 inches long, plus bell-shaped tiny, rose-red to white flowers bloom.[1][6] They are bloomed throughout the summer seasons to early autumn seasons.[7] The Red Bistort enjoys mostly a sunny and moist setting, whereas its red, long-blooming flowers bloom all summer on tall spikes.[4]
Taxonomy
editBistorta amplexicaulis, is a part of the Polygonaceae family.[3] Also known as the buckwheat family. It was first discovered in an wasteland in Brussel in 1966. It is a part of the Plantae kingdom, Caryophyllales Juss. ex Bercht. & J. Presl order, and the Bistorta Mill. Genus. The name “Bistort” is latin, in which it means twice-twisted which represent the s-shapedness of the plants root.[4] The word “amplexicaulis” means the clasping or the embracing of the stem, in reference to the leaves that are grown in and around the stem. [4][8]
Distribution and Habitat
editIt's an herbaceous perpetual that generally grows in a thick leafy mound to around 3-4 feet tall and as wide in a span of 2-5 years.[1][4] It's native to China, the Himalayas, and Pakistan.[1] The flowers are blossomed between the months of June through September and produce itty-bitty flowers that are occasionally red and white colored.[4] The spikes are thin, and long- stalked spikes, which are occasionally upward to 4 inches long.[4] Opposite, ovate to lanceolate green leaves up to 6 inches long, which are slightly puckered, and has a veritably sharp tip.[1] The Leaves are distinctively stem-clasping, with leaf stipules cladding the stem, giving the stem a conjoint appearance at each leaf node. Plants frequently form large clumps over time. In the most optimal growing setting, the plant priovdes a good ground cover. The plant isn't invasive, but occasionally self- seeding may come about.[4] The number of plants has been rising in numerous sites, such as in forestland areas and on rough ground areas.[4] [1]
Uses or Culture
editThe roots, as well as the leaves of the Bistorta amplexicaulis plant provide a lot of medicinal help.[9] In some countries and regions of the world such as Swat Kohistan, the plant is used for curing ulcer, rhematic pain, backache, gout and used for eyesight.[10] Bistorta amplexicaulis is also considered in some cases used as a means to purify blood.[9] [10] It is also used for decoction and leaf paste are used to cure wounds, relieves dysentery and cause abortion.[11]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h "Bistorta amplexicaulis - Plant Finder". www.missouribotanicalgarden.org. Retrieved 2021-11-19.
- ^ Khan, Muhammad Azam; Khan, Mir Ajab; Hussain, Mazhar; Ghulam, Ghulam Mujtaba (2010-05-28). "An Ethnobotanical Inventory of Himalayan Region Poonch Valley Azad Kashmir (Pakistan)". Ethnobotany Research and Applications. 8: 107. doi:10.17348/era.8.0.107-123. ISSN 1547-3465.
- ^ a b c "Tropicos". www.tropicos.org. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Bistorta amplexicaulis 'Firetail' (Firetail Mountain Fleece, Knotweed, Mountain Fleece, Red Bistorta, Red Mountain Fleeceflower) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox". plants.ces.ncsu.edu. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- ^ "Bistorta amplexicaulis (D.Don) Greene". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- ^ "Polygonum amplexicaule in Flora of China @ efloras.org". www.efloras.org. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- ^ "Persicaria amplexicaulis | red bistort Bogs/RHS Gardening". www.rhs.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- ^ Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for gardeners : over 3000 plant names explained and explored. Royal Horticultural Society. London: Mitchell Beazley. ISBN 978-1-84533-731-5. OCLC 797981038.
- ^ a b "Bistorta amplexicaulis: A Brief Insight to its Ethnobotany". Journal of Bioresource Management. 3 (3). 2017-02-17. doi:10.35691/jbm.6102.0056. ISSN 2309-3854.
- ^ a b Hamayun, Muhammad; Khan, Sumera Afzal; Kim, Ho-Youn; Na, Chae In; Lee, In-Jung (2006-03-15). "Traditional Knowledge and ex situ Conservation of Some Threatened Medicinal Plants of Swat Kohistan, Pakistan". International Journal of Botany. 2 (2): 205–209. doi:10.3923/ijb.2006.205.209. ISSN 1811-9700.
- ^ Bhat, Jahangeer A; Kumar, Munesh; Bussmann, Rainer W (2013-01-02). "Ecological status and traditional knowledge of medicinal plants in Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary of Garhwal Himalaya, India". Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine. 9 (1). doi:10.1186/1746-4269-9-1. ISSN 1746-4269.
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