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Fallopia
japonica
(False Bamboo, Japanese Knotweed, Mexican Bamboo, Reynoutria,
Pleuropterus cuspidatus, Pleuropterus zuccarinii, Polygonum japonicum,
Polygonum zuccarinii, Reynoutria japonica)
Origin: Native of east Asia (China, Japan and Korea)
Family: Polyganaceae
Light: Sun-part shade
Height: 1.5-3'
Spacing: 2-4'
Blooms: Pale pink turns red in Summer
Foliage: Herbaceous, heartshape, broad, arching stems
Soil: Not picky
Water: Regular
Seeds: Red, ripens August-October
Uses: Ornamental, medicinal, coasteal planting
Propagation: Softwood cuttings, rhizomatous rootball divisions
Comments: Fallopia
japonica or False Bamboo or Japanese Knotweed or Mexican Bamboo or Reynoutria or
Pleuropterus cuspidatus or Pleuropterus zuccarinii or Polygonum japonicum or
Polygonum zuccarinii or Reynoutria japonica is a herbaceous perennial with a rapid, rhizomatous clumping growth habit. This large plant is a native of China, Japan and Korea. Fallopia japonica has broad heartshape leaves and hollow bamboo-like stems with nodes at joints. It is easily propagated from seeds or rootball divisions. False Bamboo thrives best in a part shade environment. It is not picky about soil types. On each plant, the blossoms are of one particular sex, either male or female. Japanese Knotweed requires 2 plants for seed production. It attracts wildlife. Once established it quickly forms a nice colony. In its native habitat, Reynoutria can be found growing along in wet waste land and by the road sides. This plant has to be contained or trimmed to prevent its massive spread.
Mexican Bamboo is edible and is loaded with Vitamin A, C, Manganese, Oxalic Acid, Phosphorus, Potassium and Resveratrol. It also contains medicinal properties for the treatment pf various ailments. The plant extract. is said to treat tumors. The leaves used in poultice form treats abcess. The roots have the action of a laxative. It is always wise to consult a physician before consuming this plant.
Mexican Bamboo is edible and is loaded with Vitamin A, C, Manganese, Oxalic Acid, Phosphorus, Potassium and Resveratrol. It also contains medicinal properties for the treatment pf various ailments. The plant extract. is said to treat tumors. The leaves used in poultice form treats abcess. The roots have the action of a laxative. It is always wise to consult a physician before consuming this plant.
USDA Zones: 5-9
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japonica (False Bamboo, Japanese Knotweed, Mexican Bamboo, Reynoutria,
Pleuropterus cuspidatus, Pleuropterus zuccarinii, Polygonum japonicum,
Polygonum zuccarinii, Reynoutria japonica) growing
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JennysGarden.com...Plants images and gardening descriptions of Fallopia japonica (False Bamboo, Japanese Knotweed, Mexican Bamboo, Reynoutria, Pleuropterus cuspidatus, Pleuropterus zuccarinii, Polygonum japonicum, Polygonum zuccarinii, Reynoutria japonica) growing in Jenny's Garden
Image of wildlife attractor, Fallopia
japonica or False Bamboo or Japanese Knotweed or Mexican Bamboo or Reynoutria or
Pleuropterus cuspidatus or Pleuropterus zuccarinii or Polygonum japonicum or
Polygonum zuccarinii or Reynoutria japonica
Closer view of the blossoms of Fallopia japonica
Image shows the ripening flowers of Fallopia japonica
Image shows the ripening flowers of Fallopia japonica
