Fagopyrum rubrifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubrifolium
ID:
509899
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ohsako & Ohnishi
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Genes Genet. Systems 73: 93 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509231
Common Names
- Fagopyrum rubrifolium
- Red-leaved Buckwheat
- Red-leaved Tartary Buckwheat
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fagopyrum rubrifolium (also called Red-Leaved 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 rubrifolium is used as a food crop, as a medicinal plant, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fagopyrum rubrifolium 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fagopyrum rubrifolium 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 rubrifolium
Fagopyrum rubrifolium is native to China.
Fagopyrum rubrifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fagopyrum rubrifolium?
Fagopyrum rubrifolium
What is the common name of Fagopyrum rubrifolium?
Not available
What is the natural habitat of Fagopyrum rubrifolium?
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-2607123: 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.