Fagopyrum megacarpum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megacarpum
ID:
686142
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Hara
Source:
cmp
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 47: 137 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685475
Common Names
- Megacarpum Buckwheat
- Fagopyrum megacarpum
- Fagopyrum megacarpum L.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fagopyrum megacarpum (also called 'Large-fruited 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 megacarpum is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is also used as a food crop and as a source of fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fagopyrum megacarpum 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 megacarpum 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 megacarpum
Fagopyrum megacarpum can be found in the forests of China and Vietnam.
Fagopyrum megacarpum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fagopyrum megacarpum?
Fagopyrum megacarpum
What is the common name of Fagopyrum megacarpum?
Fagopyrum megacarpum
What is the family of Fagopyrum megacarpum?
Polygonaceae
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-2807324: Based on the initial data import
Hiroshi Hara (1911-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Hara' in the authors string.