Fallopia baldschuanica

Fallopia baldschuanica (= Polygonum baldschuanicum, Bilderdykia aubertii, Bilderdykia baldschuanicum, Fallopia aubertii, Polygonum aubertii, Reynoutria aubertii, Reynoutria baldschuanica), commonly known as Russian Vine, Mile-a-Minute Plant, is a climber.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Fallopia baldschuanica 11.1 History 11.2 Fallopia baldschuanica in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Fallopia baldschuanica was described in 1971 by Eduard August von Regel. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

The Russian Vine is a species in the genus Fallopia (knotweed, a common name also used for Polygonum ) which contains 12 species and belongs to the family of the Polygonaceae (Buckwheat Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The climbers grow to a height of approximately 10 meters.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Fallopia baldschuanica is a decidious plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are dark green and ovate with entire margins.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are funnel-shaped and white. The plants bloom from August to October. The flowers are arranged in panicles.

The fruits are nuts.

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[edit] Distribution

Fallopia baldschuanica is native to Central Asia, is naturalized in the British Isles, Austria, eastern Central Europe and Romania.

[edit] Cultivation

The Russian Vine prefers a sunny to half shady site and can withstand temperatures down to -28,2º C. It grows best in pebbly, loamy soil that is moderately moist.

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Fallopia baldschuanica

[edit] History

[edit] Fallopia baldschuanica in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Fallopia baldschuanicafr:Fallopia baldschuanica