Status:
valid
Authors:
Munshi
Source:
cmp
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 3: 627 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685468
Common Names
- Kashmirianum Buckwheat
- Fagopyrum kashmirianum
- Fagopyrum kashmirianum L.
Description
Fagopyrum kashmirianum (also called 'Kashmir 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 kashmirianum has been used as a food crop and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fagopyrum kashmirianum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fagopyrum kashmirianum 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 kashmirianum
Fagopyrum kashmirianum can be found in the forests of Kashmir, India.
Fagopyrum kashmirianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fagopyrum kashmirianum?
Fagopyrum kashmirianum
What are the common names of Fagopyrum kashmirianum?
Kashmir Buckwheat
What is the natural habitat of Fagopyrum kashmirianum?
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
A.H. Munshi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munshi' in the authors string.