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antenoron
Scientific Name: Antenoron
Family: Polygonaceae
Category: Dicot
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Other Names:
Antenoron filiforme
Also known as Jin Xian Cao (Chinese), Mizuhiki (Japanese), and Longhairy Antenoron Herb.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is sometimes referred to as "Longhairy Antenoron Herb," suggesting a potential herbal or medicinal use. While this doesn't directly indicate toxicity, it warrants caution around pets who might ingest plant material.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Antenoron filiforme (Thunberg) Roberty & Vautier
- Family: Polygonaceae (Knotweed family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms:
- Polygonum filiforme Thunb.
- Persicaria filiformis
- Persicaria filiformis (Thunb.) Nakai ex W.T.Lee
- Persicaria virginiana var.
- Related Species: Antenoron virginianum (L.) Roberty & Vautier, Antenoron neofiliforme (Nakai) H. Hara, Persicaria neofiliformis (Nakai) Ohki.
- Varieties: Antenoron filiforme var. neofiliforme (Nakai) A.J. Li, Antenoron filiforme (Thunb.) Rob. et Vaut. var. filiforme.
Distribution and Habitat
No specific range data is available in the provided text. However, it is available in locations such as Littleton, Colorado, Toronto, Ontario, and Edmonton, Alberta.
Morphological Characteristics
- Herbaceous perennial with stout rhizomes.
- Erect stems, typically 50-80 cm tall.
Traditional Uses
- In traditional Chinese medicine, "Longhairy Antenoron Herb" (Jin Qian Cao) is used to treat the liver, spleen, and lungs. It is considered cool and annealing.
Resources and Further Information
- The Plant List: Includes scientific plant names for the genus Antenoron.
- International Plant Names Index
- National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
- NCBI link: Antenoron
- ChemicalBook: Provides chemical properties for LONGHAIRY ANTENORON HERB P.E.
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Flora of China