Rheum tataricum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tataricum
ID:
404264
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1782
Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 229 (1782)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403596
Common Names
- Tartarian Rhubarb
- Tatar Rhubarb
- Tartar Rhubarb
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Rheum caspicum Pall. [unknown]
- Rheum songaricum Schrenk. [unknown]
Description
Rheum tataricum (also called Tartarian 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 tataricum is used as an ornamental plant, as a windbreak, and as a source of food and shelter for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rheum tataricum has small, yellowish-white flowers and produces small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rheum tataricum 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 tataricum
Rheum tataricum is native to Central Asia and western China.
Rheum tataricum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rheum tataricum?
Rheum tataricum
What is the common name of Rheum tataricum?
Tartarian Rhubarb
What type of plant is Rheum tataricum?
Perennial
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 kew-2424199: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.