Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
tanguticum
ID:
404262

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim. ex Balf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Trans. Bot. Soc. Edinburgh 13: cxlvi (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403594

Common Names

  • Tangut Rhubarb
  • Tibetan Rhubarb
  • Tartarian Rhubarb

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Synonyms

  • Rheum tanguticum viridiflorum Y.K.Yang & D.K.Zhang [unknown]
  • Rheum palmatum rubiflora Stapf [unknown]
  • Rheum tanguticum tanguticum [unknown]
  • Rheum palmatum dissectum Stapf [unknown]

Description

Rheum tanguticum (also called Chinese rhubarb, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, sunny areas, such as meadows and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Rheum tanguticum is used as an ornamental plant, as a windbreak, and as a source of food and shelter for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rheum tanguticum has large, bright yellow flowers and produces small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rheum tanguticum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can tolerate some shade, but will flower less in these conditions. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Rheum tanguticum

Rheum tanguticum is native to China, Mongolia, and Russia.

Rheum tanguticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rheum tanguticum?

Rheum tanguticum

What is the common name of Rheum tanguticum?

Tibetan Rhubarb

What type of plant is Rheum tanguticum?

Perennial

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 kew-2424196: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
John Hutton Balfour (1808-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.' in the authors string.