Fagopyrum zuogongense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zuogongense
ID:
686168
Status:
valid
Authors:
Q.F.Chen
Source:
cmp
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 130: 62 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685501
Common Names
- Fagopyrum zuogongense
- Zuogong Foxtail Millet
- Zuogong Buckwheat
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fagopyrum zuogongense (also called Chinese buckwheat, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the buckwheat family. It is native to China and is found in moist meadows and grasslands. It is an annual herb with a short stem and long, narrow leaves. The flowers are small and white with four petals.
Uses & Benefits
Fagopyrum zuogongense 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 zuogongense 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fagopyrum zuogongense 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 zuogongense
Fagopyrum zuogongense can be found in the forests of China and Vietnam.
Fagopyrum zuogongense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fagopyrum zuogongense?
Fagopyrum zuogongense
What is the common name of Fagopyrum zuogongense?
Fagopyrum zuogongense
What is the family of Fagopyrum zuogongense?
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-2807348: Based on the initial data import
Qing Fu Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.F.Chen' in the authors string.