Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
mexicanus
ID:
1101737

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meisn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 14: 45 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001101075



Common Names

  • Rumex mexicanus
  • Mexican Dock
  • Mexican Sorrel


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Description

Rumex mexicanus (also called Mexican Dock, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 4 feet tall. It is native to North America and is commonly found in moist, open areas such as meadows, fields, and roadsides. It has small, greenish-white flowers and lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Rumex mexicanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. The plant is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. The plant has a high tolerance for salt, making it suitable for planting in coastal areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rumex mexicanus is a small, yellow flower with six petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rumex mexicanus is a fast-growing, herbaceous perennial that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Rumex mexicanus

Rumex mexicanus can be found in Mexico and Central America.

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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