Status:
valid
Authors:
Gage
Source:
tro
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1908: 181 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219328
Common Names
- Rheum globulosum
- Globose Rheum
- Rheum Globulosum
Description
Rheum globulosum (also called globose rhubarb, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to China and is found in forests and thickets. Its leaves are alternate, ovate or elliptic, and have serrated margins. Its flowers are small and white, and its fruits are red and globose.
Uses & Benefits
Rheum globulosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Rheum globulosum are small, white, and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are round and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rheum globulosum is an evergreen shrub that prefers full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a potting mix. Once rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Rheum globulosum
Rheum globulosum can be found in the Himalayas and parts of China.
Rheum globulosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rheum globulosum?
Rheum globulosum
What is the common name of Rheum globulosum?
Globose rhubarb
What is the natural habitat of Rheum globulosum?
Forests and shrublands of western China
Species in the Rheum genus
Rheum tanguticum,
Rheum tataricum,
Rheum officinale,
Rheum hybridum,
Rheum rhaponticum,
Rheum palmatum,
Rheum rhabarbarum,
Rheum tibeticum,
Rheum compactum,
Rheum australe,
Rheum nobile,
Rheum altaicum,
Rheum lucidum,
Rheum macrocarpum,
Rheum moorcroftianum,
Rheum nanum,
Rheum reticulatum,
Rheum rhizostachyum,
Rheum ribes,
Rheum spiciforme,
Rheum turkestanicum,
Rheum wittrockii,
Rheum webbianum,
Rheum forrestii,
Rheum laciniatum,
Rheum globulosum,
Rheum hotaoense,
Rheum likiangense,
Rheum lhasaense,
Rheum glabricaule,
Rheum acuminatum,
Rheum maculatum,
Rheum yunnanense,
Rheum kialense,
Rheum racemiferum,
Rheum sublanceolatum,
Rheum inopinatum,
Rheum pumilum,
Rheum delavayi,
Rheum subacaule,
Rheum uninerve,
Rheum rhomboideum,
Rheum przewalskyi,
Rheum alexandrae,
Species in the Polygonaceae family
Acanthoscyphus parishii,
Afrobrunnichia africana,
Afrobrunnichia erecta,
Antigonon flavescens,
Antigonon guatimalense,
Antigonon leptopus,
Aristocapsa insignis,
Atraphaxis intricata,
Atraphaxis angustifolia,
Atraphaxis aucheri,
Atraphaxis avenia,
Atraphaxis badghysi,
Atraphaxis billardieri,
Atraphaxis bracteata,
Atraphaxis canescens,
Atraphaxis caucasica,
Atraphaxis compacta,
Atraphaxis daghestanica,
Atraphaxis decipiens,
Atraphaxis frutescens,
Atraphaxis grandiflora,
Atraphaxis irtyschensis,
Atraphaxis karataviensis,
Atraphaxis kopetdagensis,
Atraphaxis laetevirens,
Atraphaxis macrocarpa,
Atraphaxis manshurica,
Atraphaxis muschketowii,
Atraphaxis pungens,
Atraphaxis pyrifolia,
Atraphaxis rodinii,
Atraphaxis seravschanica,
Atraphaxis spinosa,
Atraphaxis suaedifolia,
Atraphaxis teretifolia,
Atraphaxis virgata,
Atraphaxis arianum,
Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme,
Atraphaxis toktogulicum,
Brunnichia ovata,
Calligonum acanthopterum,
Calligonum aciferum,
Calligonum aculeatum,
Calligonum aequilaterale,
Calligonum alaschanicum,
Calligonum alatiforme,
Calligonum alatum,
Calligonum amoenum,
Calligonum androssowii,
Calligonum aphyllum,