Fallopia
Botanical name: Fallopia
Fallopia
Botanical name: Fallopia
Description
The fallopia form a small genus in the buckwheat family containing temperate and sub-tropical shrubs. A few species within the genus, most notably Japanese Knotweed (F. japonica) are famous for being pesky invasives. In their native ranges, however, fallopia do tend to provide food to insects and birds.
Species of Fallopia
Copse Bindweed
Copse Bindweed, or Fallopia dumetorum, is a climbing perennial herb. This flowering plant is found in Eurasia. It climbs on hedges and thickets and along the borders of woods. This plant prefers well-draining soils.
Black bindweed
There is evidence the seeds of black bindweed were collected by bronze-age Eurasians. Today, this plant is mostly considered a weed and is especially damaging because of its tendency to entangle itself around other plants. This is not only obnoxious for gardeners but can also impede the harvesting of commercial crops. Black bindweed can be found nearly anywhere, from sea level to high in the Himalayas.
Chinese knotweed
Chinese knotweed (Fallopia multiflora) is a perennial vine native to China, and considered invasive in countries including the US, France, and New Zealand. The vines can grow up to 4 m long and tend to smother other foliage. Chinese knotweed propagates itself from small cuttings and can even be spread by lawnmowers.
Toothed-wing knotweed
The toothed-wing knotweed form a small genus in the buckwheat family containing temperate and sub-tropical shrubs. A few species within the genus, most notably Japanese Knotweed (F. japonica) are famous for being pesky invasives. In their native ranges, however, toothed-wing knotweed do tend to provide food to insects and birds.
Bukhara fleeceflower
Bukhara fleeceflower (Fallopia baldschuanica) is a fast-growing vine that can grow up to 11 m. Bukhara fleeceflower is also known as the silver lace vine for its silvery, fuzzy flowers. It is often planted as sprawling ground cover and tolerates pruning.
Climbing false buckwheat
The climbing false buckwheat is a climber native to North America. Its seeds have 3 papery wings which could help them spread further.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Dicotyledons Order
Pinks, cacti, and allies Family
Buckwheat Genus
Fallopia 
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