Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
crispissimus
ID:
1101916

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 3(2): 269 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001101254



Common Names

  • Rumex crispissimus
  • Curled Dock
  • Curled Sour Dock


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Description

Rumex crispissimus (also called Curled Dock, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It has a stout stem, reaching up to 1 m in height, and large, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in moist soils, such as in meadows, ditches, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rumex crispissimus is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems. It is also used as a food source and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rumex crispissimus has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rumex crispissimus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach a height of up to 1.5m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or stem cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. Stem cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Rumex crispissimus

Rumex crispissimus is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.

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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