Yes, appears close as per images at https://efloraofindia.com/efi/persicaria-microcephala/ There is a closely related species as https://efloraofindia.com/efi/persicaria-greuteriana/
Google AI give the following differences between the two: *Persicaria greuteriana* and *Persicaria microcephala* are closely related, often confused perennial knotweeds (Polygonaceae family) originating from the Himalayas and Asia, with *P. greuteriana* previously considered a variation of *P. microcephala*. *P. microcephala* (e.g., 'Red Dragon') is known for variegated foliage and white flower heads, while *P. greuteriana* is a distinct species in some classifications. Persicaria microcephala (Tiny-Head Knotweed) <https://www.google.com/search?q=Persicaria+microcephala+%28Tiny-Head+Knotweed%29&rlz=1C1SQJL_enIN948IN948&oq=Persicaria+greuteriana+%2B+Persicaria+microcephala+%2B+difference&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRiPAjIHCAIQIRiPAtIBCjE4Njk5ajBqMTWoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&mstk=AUtExfBvCNnsyokt2YwEJZ4U2XB0o3bWmsNsSu_ofPqFD6_sK1mILG0wd94MvMuqfPw-tmw4ePrRW5M9QGzVhDBed9GIsb1WtMuyeRf7Aw8nRiUVPEpxXcNTDreUpQC6t2VGS0Ud8JyPT95xJHcTkHZP4gNFsd4oOTr51nPv1jZzg23Lrtg&csui=3&ved=2ahUKEwi1iMTUjq6SAxUfSGwGHWTTDbkQgK4QegQIAhAB> - Characteristics: Perennial herb, 40-60 cm tall, with stout rhizomes and erect/decumbent, branched stems. - Flowers: Tiny white flowers in 5-7 mm diameter heads. - Leaves: Often feature variegated, colorful patterns (especially in 'Red Dragon'), often with a v-shaped mark. - Habitat: Moist, boggy soil or beside water. Persicaria greuteriana <https://www.google.com/search?q=Persicaria+greuteriana&rlz=1C1SQJL_enIN948IN948&oq=Persicaria+greuteriana+%2B+Persicaria+microcephala+%2B+difference&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRiPAjIHCAIQIRiPAtIBCjE4Njk5ajBqMTWoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&mstk=AUtExfBvCNnsyokt2YwEJZ4U2XB0o3bWmsNsSu_ofPqFD6_sK1mILG0wd94MvMuqfPw-tmw4ePrRW5M9QGzVhDBed9GIsb1WtMuyeRf7Aw8nRiUVPEpxXcNTDreUpQC6t2VGS0Ud8JyPT95xJHcTkHZP4gNFsd4oOTr51nPv1jZzg23Lrtg&csui=3&ved=2ahUKEwi1iMTUjq6SAxUfSGwGHWTTDbkQgK4QegQIBBAB> - Taxonomy: Accepted as a distinct species in some databases (e.g., POWO), native to the Himalaya to China (Yunnan) and N. Thailand. - Notes: Previously closely associated or confused with *P. microcephala* (often referred to as *Persicaria wallichii* Meisn.). - Habitat: Temperate biome. Differences <https://www.google.com/search?q=Differences&rlz=1C1SQJL_enIN948IN948&oq=Persicaria+greuteriana+%2B+Persicaria+microcephala+%2B+difference&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRiPAjIHCAIQIRiPAtIBCjE4Njk5ajBqMTWoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&mstk=AUtExfBvCNnsyokt2YwEJZ4U2XB0o3bWmsNsSu_ofPqFD6_sK1mILG0wd94MvMuqfPw-tmw4ePrRW5M9QGzVhDBed9GIsb1WtMuyeRf7Aw8nRiUVPEpxXcNTDreUpQC6t2VGS0Ud8JyPT95xJHcTkHZP4gNFsd4oOTr51nPv1jZzg23Lrtg&csui=3&ved=2ahUKEwi1iMTUjq6SAxUfSGwGHWTTDbkQgK4QegQIBhAB> - Taxonomic Status: *P. greuteriana* is listed as an accepted, separate species, whereas *P. microcephala* is a well-known, widely cultivated, and often variegated species. - Morphology: Galasso noted *P. greuteriana* as a possible variation of *P. microcephala*, suggesting high similarity, though they may have different hairiness on the stems or bracts (ocreae). - Usage: *P. microcephala* 'Red Dragon' is popular in horticulture for its foliage On Thu, 8 Jan 2026 at 15:09, Saroj Kasaju <[email protected]> wrote: > *Persicaria microcephala *(Wall. ex D.Don) Sasaki ?? > > Thank you. > > Saroj Kasaju > > > On Sun, May 20, 2018 at 7:34 PM Saroj Kasaju <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> Dear Ritesh sir, >> >> I am afraid the flowering pattern and >> leaf pattern/ shape looks different to >> P. hydropiper. >> >> Thank you. >> >> Saroj Kasaju >> >> On Wed, Nov 1, 2017 at 8:48 PM, Saroj Kasaju <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >>> Dear Mr. Garg, >>> >>> It is not yet properly identified so far I guess ! >>> >>> Thank you. >>> >>> Saroj Kasaju >>> >>> On Wed, Nov 1, 2017 at 8:39 PM, J.M. Garg <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> I think same as in another thread >>>> <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topicsearchin/indiantreepix/subject$3ASK362$20AND$20subject$3A02FEB-2017$3AID/indiantreepix/Kvu98rJNOh8> >>>> >>>> On 16 October 2017 at 21:33, Saroj Kasaju <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Dear Ritesh Ji, >>>>> >>>>> Does not it look like SK362 02FEB-2017:ID ?? >>>>> >>>>> Thank you. >>>>> >>>>> Saroj Kasaju >>>>> >>>>> On Mon, Oct 16, 2017 at 10:30 AM, J.M. Garg <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>>>> From: "Saroj Kasaju" <[email protected]> >>>>>> Date: 04-May-2017 11:35 PM >>>>>> Subject: SK501 04 MAY-2017:ID >>>>>> To: "efloraofindia" <[email protected]>, "J.M. Garg" < >>>>>> [email protected]> >>>>>> Cc: >>>>>> >>>>>> Dear Members, >>>>>> >>>>>> Location: Soureni, Mirik, India >>>>>> Date: 21 April 2017 >>>>>> Altitude: 4400 ft. >>>>>> >>>>>> Persicaria ...??? >>>>>> >>>>>> Thank you. >>>>>> >>>>>> Saroj Kasaju >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> With regards, >>>> J.M.Garg >>>> >>>> 'Creating awareness of Indian Flora & Fauna' >>>> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Jmgarg1> >>>> >>>> Winner of Wipro-NFS Sparrow Awards 2014 for efloraofindia >>>> <https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/award-for-efloraofindia>. >>>> >>>> For identification, learning, discussion & documentation of Indian >>>> Flora, please visit/ join our Efloraofindia Google e-group >>>> <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/indiantreepix> (largest in >>>> the world- around 2800 members & 2,65,000 messages on 31.3.17) or >>>> Efloraofindia >>>> website <https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/> (with a species >>>> database of more than 12,000 species & 2,50,000 images). >>>> >>>> The whole world uses my Image Resource >>>> <http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:J.M.Garg> of more than a >>>> thousand species & eight thousand images of Birds, Butterflies, Plants etc. >>>> (arranged alphabetically & place-wise). 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