buckwheat
Fagopyrum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Buckwheat, scientifically known as Fagopyrum, is a versatile pseudocereal celebrated for its exceptional nutritional profile. Beyond its culinary uses, it possesses significant medicinal properties, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-diabetic effects. Rich in rutin, Fagopyrum supports cardiovascular health, making it a vital plant in traditional and modern wellness practices.
- Family
- Polygonaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Buckwheat · Buckwheats
- Scientific synonyms
- Harpagocarpus · Parapteropyrum · 3 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- buckwheat
- Buckwheats
Scientific Names
Accepted name
FagopyrumSynonyms
- Harpagocarpus
- Parapteropyrum
- Phegopyrum
- Trachopyron
- Kunokale
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- alforfones
German:
- Buchweizen
- Buchweizen
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Caryophyllales and the family Polygonaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Fagopyrum.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Polygonaceae |
| Genus | Fagopyrum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known as Fagopyrum, exhibits a specific distribution across several northern European territories. It can be found growing within the coastal and inland regions of Denmark. Furthermore, its presence extends to the northernmost landscapes of Finland. The species is also documented throughout the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, its geographical range reaches the unique volcanic terrain of Iceland.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Iceland |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Fagopyrum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Anthraquinones, Flavonoids, Stilbenes.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anthraquinones | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stilbenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anthraquinones
- BMC plant biology
Flavonoids
- BMC plant biology
Stilbenes
- BMC plant biology