Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
crispatifolium
ID:
744564

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.L.Liu

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
J. Syst. Evol. 46: 930 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743897

Common Names

  • Fagopyrum crispatifolium
  • Buckwheat
  • Japanese Buckwheat

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Description

Fagopyrum crispatifolium (also called Crisp-Leaved Buckwheat, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous annual native to Asia. It has deeply divided leaves and small white flowers. It is typically found in grasslands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Fagopyrum crispatifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fagopyrum crispatifolium is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and brown in colour. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fagopyrum crispatifolium is a perennial herb native to Asia. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings. It is a low-maintenance plant that is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Fagopyrum crispatifolium

Fagopyrum crispatifolium can be found in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Fagopyrum crispatifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fagopyrum crispatifolium?

Fagopyrum crispatifolium

What are the common names of Fagopyrum crispatifolium?

Common names of Fagopyrum crispatifolium include buckwheat and wild buckwheat.

What is the natural habitat of Fagopyrum crispatifolium?

Fagopyrum crispatifolium is native to Europe, where it is found in dry, rocky areas.

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-2896175: Based on the initial data import
Jian Lin Liu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.L.Liu' in the authors string.