Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
acetosa
ID:
404263

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 337 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403595



Common Names

  • Common Sorrel
  • Garden Sorrel
  • Sorrel


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Synonyms

  • Rumex fontanopaludosus Kalela [unknown]
  • Rumex acetosa biformis (Lange) Valdés Berm. & Castrov. [unknown]
  • Rumex biformis Lange [unknown]
  • Acetosa agrestis Raf. [unknown]
  • Acetosa amplexicaulis Raf. [unknown]
  • Acetosa angustata Raf. [unknown]
  • Acetosa bidentula Raf. [unknown]
  • Acetosa fontanopaludosa (Kalela) Holub [unknown]
  • Acetosa hastifolia Schur [unknown]
  • Acetosa hastulata Raf. [unknown]
  • Acetosa magna Gilib. [unknown]
  • Acetosa officinalis Gueldenst. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Acetosa olitoria Raf. [unknown]
  • Acetosa pratensis Garsault [unknown]
  • Acetosa pratensis Mill. [unknown]
  • Acetosa pratensis fontanopaludosa (Kalela) Tzvelev [unknown]
  • Acetosa subalpina Schur [unknown]
  • Rumex acetosa fontanopaludosus (Kalela) Hyl. [unknown]
  • Rumex acetosa acetosa [unknown]
  • Rumex acetosa fontanopaludosus (Kalela) Hyl. [unknown]

Description

Rumex acetosa (also called Common sorrel, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has long, lance-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, sunny areas, such as meadows and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rumex acetosa sub. vinealis (Timb.-Lagr. & Jeanb.) O.Bolòs & Vigo
Rumex acetosa sub. hibernicus (Rech.f.) Akeroyd

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rumex acetosa has small, greenish-white flowers and produces small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rumex acetosa 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 Rumex acetosa

Rumex acetosa is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia.

Rumex acetosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rumex acetosa?

Rumex acetosa

What is the common name of Rumex acetosa?

Common Sorrel

What type of plant is Rumex acetosa?

Perennial

Species in the Rumex genus

Rumex thyrsiflorus, Rumex thyrsoides, Rumex suffruticosus, Rumex stenophyllus, Rumex simpliciflorus, Rumex frutescens, Rumex graminifolius, Rumex fallacinus, Rumex dentatus, Rumex digeneus, Rumex dufftii, Rumex longifolius, Rumex heterophyllus, Rumex intermedius, Rumex hybridus, Rumex hydrolapathum, Rumex aquitanicus, Rumex aquaticus, Rumex alpestris, Rumex alpinus, Rumex acetosella, Rumex acetosa, Rumex abyssinicus, Rumex aegyptiacus, Rumex azoricus, Rumex confertus, Rumex costaricensis, Rumex conglomeratus, Rumex cristatus, Rumex cyprius, Rumex crispus, Rumex bipinnatus, Rumex beringensis, Rumex balcanicus, Rumex bucephalophorus, Rumex tuberosus, Rumex ucranicus, Rumex ujskensis, Rumex tomentellus, Rumex vesicarius, Rumex obtusifolius, Rumex obovatus, Rumex nervosus, Rumex nivalis, Rumex patientia, Rumex papilio, Rumex palustris, Rumex maritimus, Rumex marschallianus, Rumex nepalensis,

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,

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