🐾

mourisco

Fagopyrum esculentum

Not Evaluated

About

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).

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Spanish alforfón
French Blé noir
German Echter Buchweizen
Portuguese mourisco

Similar Species in Fagopyrum

Explore More

Compare Species

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of mourisco?
The scientific name of mourisco is Fagopyrum esculentum. It belongs to the genus Fagopyrum.
Where does mourisco live?
mourisco 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 mourisco belong to?
mourisco (Fagopyrum esculentum) belongs to the genus Fagopyrum, which is part of the taxonomic family Polygonaceae.
What kingdom does mourisco belong to?
mourisco (Fagopyrum esculentum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of mourisco?
The closest relatives of mourisco in the genus Fagopyrum include Duckwheat.

Native Range — 41 Countries

Genus Fagopyrum — 2 Species

🐾
mourisco
Fagopyrum esculentum
NE
🐾
Duckwheat
Fagopyrum tataricum
NE

Nature FYI Family

Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.

Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia