Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
bucephalophorus
ID:
404390

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 336 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403722



Common Names

  • Bucephalophorus Dock
  • Bucephalophorus Sorrel
  • Bucephalophorus Curled Dock


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Synonyms

  • Rumex creticus Campd. [unknown]
  • Rumex platycarpus Batt. [unknown]
  • Acetosa aculeata Chaz. [unknown]
  • Acetosa bucephalophora Fourr. [unknown]
  • Acetosa cretica (Rech.f.) Holub [unknown]
  • Bucephalophora aculeata Pau [unknown]
  • Bucephalophora aculeata plagiotropica P.Silva [unknown]
  • Rumex bucephalophorus hipporegii (Steinh.) Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Rumex bucephalophorus hipporegii Steinh. [unknown]
  • Rumex bucephalophorus uncinatus Boiss. [unknown]
  • Rumex bucephalophorus aculeatus Gürke [unknown]
  • Rumex bucephalophorus graecus (Steinh.) Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Rumex bucephalophorus graecus Steinh. [unknown]
  • Rumex bucephalophorus tetracanthus Beck [unknown]
  • Lapathum bucephalophorum (L.) Lam. [unknown]

Description

Rumex bucephalophorus (also called Head-Leaved Dock, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Europe and is found in moist, grassy areas. It has lance-shaped leaves and small, greenish-yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Rumex bucephalophorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. It is also used to reduce erosion and can be used as a natural dye.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rumex bucephalophorus sub. gallicus (Steinh.) Rchb.f.
Rumex bucephalophorus sub. hispanicus (Steinh.) Rech.f.
Rumex bucephalophorus sub. canariensis (Steinh.) Rech.f.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rumex bucephalophorus has small, yellow flowers with a single, small, black seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, thin stem with small, yellow flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rumex bucephalophorus is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Rumex bucephalophorus

Rumex bucephalophorus is native to Europe, and can be found in wet areas such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Rumex bucephalophorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rumex bucephalophorus?

Rumex bucephalophorus

What is the common name of Rumex bucephalophorus?

Bullhead Dock

What is the family of Rumex bucephalophorus?

Polygonaceae

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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