Fagopyrum acutatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutatum
ID:
686107
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mansf. ex K.Hammer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Verz. Landwirtsch. Gärtn. Kulturpfl. , ed. 2, 1: 121 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685440
Common Names
- Acutatum Buckwheat
- Fagopyrum acutatum
- Fagopyrum acutatum L.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fagopyrum acutatum (also called Sharp-pointed Buckwheat, among many other common names) is a species of buckwheat native to East Asia. It grows to a height of 1-2 meters and has small, oval-shaped leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in open woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Fagopyrum acutatum has been used as a food crop and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fagopyrum acutatum has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fagopyrum acutatum is a herbaceous perennial plant that is cultivated as an annual crop. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be thinned out to a spacing of 15-20 cm (6-8 in) apart.
Where to Find Fagopyrum acutatum
Fagopyrum acutatum can be found in the forests of Japan, Korea, and eastern China.
Fagopyrum acutatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fagopyrum acutatum?
Fagopyrum acutatum
What are the common names of Fagopyrum acutatum?
Sharp Buckwheat
What is the natural habitat of Fagopyrum acutatum?
Meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands
Species in the Fagopyrum genus
Fagopyrum callianthum, Fagopyrum capillatum, Fagopyrum densivillosum, Fagopyrum gracilipedoides, Fagopyrum homotropicum, Fagopyrum jinshaense, Fagopyrum macrocarpum, Fagopyrum pleioramosum, Fagopyrum rubrifolium, Fagopyrum acutatum, Fagopyrum caudatum, Fagopyrum esculentum, Fagopyrum gilesii, Fagopyrum giraldii, Fagopyrum gracilipes, Fagopyrum kashmirianum, Fagopyrum kuntzei, Fagopyrum leptopodum, Fagopyrum lineare, Fagopyrum megacarpum, Fagopyrum statice, Fagopyrum tataricum, Fagopyrum urophyllum, Fagopyrum zuogongense, Fagopyrum crispatifolium, Fagopyrum pugense,
Species in the Polygonaceae family
Acanthoscyphus parishii, Afrobrunnichia africana, Afrobrunnichia erecta, Antigonon flavescens, Antigonon guatimalense, Antigonon leptopus, Aristocapsa insignis, Atraphaxis intricata, Atraphaxis angustifolia, Atraphaxis aucheri, Atraphaxis avenia, Atraphaxis badghysi, Atraphaxis billardieri, Atraphaxis bracteata, Atraphaxis canescens, Atraphaxis caucasica, Atraphaxis compacta, Atraphaxis daghestanica, Atraphaxis decipiens, Atraphaxis frutescens, Atraphaxis grandiflora, Atraphaxis irtyschensis, Atraphaxis karataviensis, Atraphaxis kopetdagensis, Atraphaxis laetevirens, Atraphaxis macrocarpa, Atraphaxis manshurica, Atraphaxis muschketowii, Atraphaxis pungens, Atraphaxis pyrifolia, Atraphaxis rodinii, Atraphaxis seravschanica, Atraphaxis spinosa, Atraphaxis suaedifolia, Atraphaxis teretifolia, Atraphaxis virgata, Atraphaxis arianum, Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme, Atraphaxis toktogulicum, Brunnichia ovata, Calligonum acanthopterum, Calligonum aciferum, Calligonum aculeatum, Calligonum aequilaterale, Calligonum alaschanicum, Calligonum alatiforme, Calligonum alatum, Calligonum amoenum, Calligonum androssowii, Calligonum aphyllum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2807293: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Mansfeld (1901-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mansf.' in the authors string.
Karl Hammer (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hammer' in the authors string.