Status:
valid
Authors:
J.L.Liu
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
J. Syst. Evol. 46: 930 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743897
Common Names
- Fagopyrum crispatifolium
- Buckwheat
- Japanese Buckwheat
Description
Fagopyrum crispatifolium (also called Crisp-Leaved Buckwheat, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous annual native to Asia. It has deeply divided leaves and small white flowers. It is typically found in grasslands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Fagopyrum crispatifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fagopyrum crispatifolium is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and brown in colour. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fagopyrum crispatifolium is a perennial herb native to Asia. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings. It is a low-maintenance plant that is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Fagopyrum crispatifolium
Fagopyrum crispatifolium can be found in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Fagopyrum crispatifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fagopyrum crispatifolium?
Fagopyrum crispatifolium
What are the common names of Fagopyrum crispatifolium?
Common names of Fagopyrum crispatifolium include buckwheat and wild buckwheat.
What is the natural habitat of Fagopyrum crispatifolium?
Fagopyrum crispatifolium is native to Europe, where it is found in dry, rocky areas.
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
Jian Lin Liu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.L.Liu' in the authors string.