Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
urophyllum
ID:
686164

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bureau & Franch.) H.Gross

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Int. Géogr. Bot. 23: 21 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685497

Common Names

  • Urophyllum Buckwheat
  • Fagopyrum urophyllum
  • Fagopyrum urophyllum L.

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Description

Fagopyrum urophyllum (also called Himalayan buckwheat, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas and other parts of Asia. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m in height. The leaves are heart-shaped and the flowers are white. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Fagopyrum urophyllum 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 urophyllum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fagopyrum urophyllum 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 urophyllum

Fagopyrum urophyllum can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Fagopyrum urophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fagopyrum urophyllum?

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Polygonaceae

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-2807344: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Édouard Bureau (1830-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bureau' in the authors string.
Hugo Gross (1888-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Gross' in the authors string.