Brunnichia ovata
American Buckwheat Vine, Buckwheat Vine
Other regional names: Redvine
- Redvine
Also known as: Brunnichia cirrhosa Gaertn. +4 more
- Brunnichia cirrhosa Gaertn.
- Fallopia cirrhosa (Gaertn.) Hofer ex M.Gómez
- Polygonum claviculatum Meisn.
- Rajania caroliniana J.F.Gmel.
- Rajania ovata Walter
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub.
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Brunnichia ovata (commonly known as American buckwheat vine or Buckwheat Vine) is a climbing shrub within the Polygonaceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Indiana, Virginia