Fagopyrum macrocarpum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpum
ID:
509897
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ohsako & Ohnishi
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Genes Genet. Systems 73: 93 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509229
Common Names
- Fagopyrum macrocarpum
- Large-fruited Buckwheat
- Large-fruited Tartary Buckwheat
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fagopyrum macrocarpum (also called Large-Fruited Buckwheat, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Polygonaceae family. It is an annual herb with a woody base and a stem that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to China and grows in rocky areas and on hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Fagopyrum macrocarpum is used as a food crop, as a medicinal plant, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fagopyrum macrocarpum is a white, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.
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Fagopyrum macrocarpum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Fagopyrum macrocarpum
Fagopyrum macrocarpum is native to China.
Fagopyrum macrocarpum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fagopyrum macrocarpum?
Fagopyrum macrocarpum
What is the common name of Fagopyrum macrocarpum?
Not available
What is the natural habitat of Fagopyrum macrocarpum?
It is found in the temperate regions of East Asia
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-2607121: Based on the initial data import
Ohmi Ohnishi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohnishi' in the authors string.
Takanori Ohsako: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohsako' in the authors string.