Rheum rhomboideum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhomboideum
ID:
1247027
Status:
valid
Authors:
Losinsk.
Source:
tro
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 3: 116 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001246365
Common Names
- Rheum rhomboideum
- Rhomboideum Rheum
- Rheum Rhomboideum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rheum rhomboideum (also called 'Rhomboid Rhubarb', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is found in temperate regions, in grassland and scrub habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Rheum rhomboideum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rheum rhomboideum has white flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rheum rhomboideum is a perennial plant that is native to the Himalayas. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes in early spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame, and the seedlings should be planted out in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Rheum rhomboideum
Rheum rhomboideum is native to the Himalayan regions of China, India, and Nepal.
Rheum rhomboideum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rheum rhomboideum?
Rheum rhomboideum
What is the common name of Rheum rhomboideum?
Rhomboid Rhubarb
Where is Rheum rhomboideum native to?
Central Asia
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50136486: Based on the initial data import
Agniya Losina-Losinskaja (1903-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Losinsk.' in the authors string.