Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
costaricensis
ID:
404301

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 40: 300 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403633



Common Names

  • Costa Rican Dock
  • Costa Rican Water-plantain
  • Costa Rican Buckwheat


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Rumex costaricensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for some animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rumex costaricensis 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 costaricensis

Rumex costaricensis is native to Central America and the Caribbean.

Rumex costaricensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rumex costaricensis?

Rumex costaricensis

What is the family of Rumex costaricensis?

Polygonaceae

What is the common name of Rumex costaricensis?

Costa Rican Dock

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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