Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Gaertn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1790
Citation Micro:
Fruct. Sem. Pl. 2: 182 (1790)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685494
Common Names
- Tataricum Buckwheat
- Fagopyrum tataricum
- Fagopyrum tataricum L.
Description
Fagopyrum tataricum (also called 'Tartar 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 tataricum 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 tataricum has small, white flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fagopyrum tataricum 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 tataricum
Fagopyrum tataricum can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Fagopyrum tataricum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fagopyrum tataricum?
Fagopyrum tataricum
What is the common name of Fagopyrum tataricum?
Fagopyrum tataricum
What is the family of Fagopyrum tataricum?
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,