Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
alpestris
ID:
404213

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Enum. Stirp. Vindob. : 62 (1762)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403545



Common Names

  • Alpine Dock
  • Alpine Water-plantain
  • Alpine Buckwheat


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Synonyms

  • Rumex arifolius All. [unknown]
  • Rumex acetosa amplexicaulis (Lapeyr.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Rumex carpaticus Zapał. [unknown]
  • Rumex montanus Desf. [unknown]
  • Rumex amplexicaulis Lapeyr. [unknown]
  • Rumex acetosa alpestris (Scop.) Á.Löve [unknown]
  • Lapathum alpestre Bubani [unknown]
  • Acetosa alpestris (Scop.) Á.Löve [unknown]
  • Acetosa alpestris carpatica (Zapał.) Dostál [unknown]
  • Acetosa alpestris islandica Á.Löve [unknown]
  • Acetosa alpina Mill. [unknown]
  • Acetosa alpina amplexicaulis (Lapeyr.) Holub [unknown]
  • Acetosa pratensis alpestris (Jacq.) Á.Löve [unknown]
  • Lapathum alpestre Scop. [unknown]
  • Rumex acetosa islandicus (Á.Löve & D.Löve) Ö.Nilsson [unknown]

Description

Rumex alpestris (also called Alpine dock, 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 alpestris is used as an ornamental plant, as a windbreak, and as a source of food and shelter for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rumex alpestris sub. lapponicus (Hiitonen) Jalas

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rumex alpestris has small, green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rumex alpestris is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygonaceae. It is native to Europe and North Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Rumex alpestris

Rumex alpestris is native to the Alps, Carpathians, and other mountain ranges in Europe.

Rumex alpestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rumex alpestris?

Rumex alpestris

What is the common name of Rumex alpestris?

Alpine Dock

What type of plant is Rumex alpestris?

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,