About Wavy-Leaf Oxygonum
Wavy-Leaf Oxygonum (Oxygonum sinuatum) is a herb belonging to the Polygonaceae family (Buckwheat/Knotweed family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple leaves, spike/raceme/panicle flower clusters, trigonous achene fruit. It is typically found in wastelands. Native to Tropical Africa, it is distributed across India, North Africa. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-September. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Oxygonum sinuatum
- Genus
- Oxygonum
- Family
- POLYGONACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Wastelands
- Native to
- Tropical Africa
- Distribution
- India, North Africa
- Flowering & fruiting
- August-September
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Polygonaceae
Buckwheat/Knotweed family
Wavy-Leaf Oxygonum belongs to the Polygonaceae family.
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