Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
dentatus
ID:
404053

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1771

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. 2: 226 (1771)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403385



Common Names

  • Dentatus Rumex
  • Rumex dentatus
  • Rumex


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Synonyms

  • Rumex limosus Thuill. [unknown]
  • Rumex dentatus klotzschianus (Meisn.) Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Rumex nipponicus Franch. & Sav. [unknown]
  • Rumex halacsyi C.Rechinger [unknown]
  • Rumex klotzschianus Meisn. [unknown]

Description

Rumex dentatus (also called Curly Dock, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant with long, lance-shaped leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is native to Europe and Asia, and it is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rumex dentatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and in erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rumex dentatus sub. halacsyi (Rech.) Rech.f.
Rumex dentatus sub. reticulatus (Besser) Rech.f.
Rumex dentatus sub. mesopotamicus Rech.f.
Rumex dentatus sub. callosissimus (C.F.W.Meissn.) Rech.f.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rumex dentatus has small, yellow flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have a single pair of narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rumex dentatus 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 dentatus

Rumex dentatus can be found in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Rumex dentatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rumex dentatus?

Rumex dentatus

What is the common name of Rumex dentatus?

Dentate Dock

What is the natural habitat of Rumex dentatus?

Forests and woodlands

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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