American Buckwheat Vine
(Brunnichia ovata)
American Buckwheat Vine (Brunnichia ovata)
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Annika Lindqvist
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Brunnichia ovata, commonly known as American Buckwheat Vine, is a deciduous perennial vine native to the Southeastern United States, where it thrives along riverbanks, in floodplains, and in moist woodlands. It can grow to a height and width of 20-35 feet, often climbing over other vegetation or structures with the help of tendrils. The vine features broad, heart-shaped leaves and inconspicuous greenish flowers that bloom in the summer, followed by small, winged fruits that are attractive to various bird species.
American Buckwheat Vine is valued for its ability to cover large areas quickly, making it useful for erosion control on slopes or as a naturalizing plant in wild garden settings. It is also planted for its foliage, which can provide a lush backdrop in a shaded garden area. While it prefers part shade, it can tolerate a range of light conditions from full sun to full shade, as long as it has access to sufficient moisture. It is adaptable to various soil types but performs best in soils that are consistently moist with slow to medium drainage. Gardeners should be aware that this vine can become quite vigorous and may require pruning to keep it in check.CC BY-SA 4.0
American Buckwheat Vine is valued for its ability to cover large areas quickly, making it useful for erosion control on slopes or as a naturalizing plant in wild garden settings. It is also planted for its foliage, which can provide a lush backdrop in a shaded garden area. While it prefers part shade, it can tolerate a range of light conditions from full sun to full shade, as long as it has access to sufficient moisture. It is adaptable to various soil types but performs best in soils that are consistently moist with slow to medium drainage. Gardeners should be aware that this vine can become quite vigorous and may require pruning to keep it in check.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Vine
- Height: 20-35 feet
- Width: 20-35 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Green
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Part Shade
- Water: Medium, High
- Drainage: Slow, Medium
Common Uses
Bank Stabilization, Erosion Control, Potted Plant
Natural Habitat
Native to riverbanks, floodplains, and moist woodlands in the Southeastern United States
Other Names
Common Names: Buckwheat Vine, Redvine
Scientific Names: , Brunnichia ovata, Brunnichia cirrhosa, Rajania ovata, Polygonum claviculatum, Rajania caroliniana,
GBIF Accepted Name: Brunnichia ovata (Walter) Shinners