Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
gilesii
ID:
686130

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hemsl.) Hedberg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 40: 390 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685463

Common Names

  • Gilesii Buckwheat
  • Fagopyrum gilesii
  • Fagopyrum gilesii L.

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Description

Fagopyrum gilesii (also called 'Giles' Buckwheat', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to temperate regions of Asia and Europe. It has triangular leaves and small, white flowers. The plant grows in fields, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Fagopyrum gilesii has been used as a food crop and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fagopyrum gilesii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Fagopyrum gilesii 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 gilesii

Fagopyrum gilesii can be found in the forests of China and Vietnam.

Fagopyrum gilesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fagopyrum gilesii?

Fagopyrum gilesii

What are the common names of Fagopyrum gilesii?

Giles' Buckwheat

What is the natural habitat of Fagopyrum gilesii?

Meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands

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-2807313: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Karl Olov Hedberg (1923-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedberg' in the authors string.