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alforfón

Fagopyrum esculentum

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The Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) is a species in the genus Fagopyrum. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), South Africa, Zimbabwe), Asia (4 countries), Europe (29 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Fagopyrum esculentum (alforfón)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish alforfón

French Blé noir

German Echter Buchweizen

Portuguese mourisco

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of alforfón?

The scientific name of alforfón is Fagopyrum esculentum. It belongs to the genus Fagopyrum.

Where does alforfón live?

alforfón is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), South Africa, Zimbabwe), Asia (4 countries), Europe (29 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Congo (DRC), Croatia, Czech Republic.

What family does alforfón belong to?

alforfón (Fagopyrum esculentum) belongs to the genus Fagopyrum, which is part of the taxonomic family Polygonaceae.

What kingdom does alforfón belong to?

alforfón (Fagopyrum esculentum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of alforfón?

The closest relatives of alforfón in the genus Fagopyrum include alforfón de Tartaria.