Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
japonicus
ID:
1102362

Status:
valid

Authors:
Houtt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1777

Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. 2(8): 394 (1777)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001101700



Common Names

  • Rumex japonicus
  • Japonicus Dock
  • Japonic Dock


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Description

Rumex japonicus (also called Japanese Dock, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a creeping rhizome and its stems are erect, up to 1 m tall. It is found in moist meadows, riverbanks, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Rumex japonicus is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rumex japonicus has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in a dense, rounded head. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard, shiny surface. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rumex japonicus is a hardy perennial plant which can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. Propagation can be done by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Rumex japonicus

Rumex japonicus is native to Asia and can be found in moist meadows, wet woods, and along streams.

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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