Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
1101520

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
tro

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 12: 253 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001100858



Common Names

  • Occidentalis Rumex
  • Occidentalis Dock
  • Occidentalis Rumex Dock


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Description

Rumex occidentalis (also called Western Dock, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has a prostrate growth habit and its stems are covered with hairs. It grows in moist meadows and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Rumex occidentalis is used as an ornamental plant and also has medicinal uses.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rumex occidentalis var. procerus (Greene) J.T.Howell

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rumex occidentalis has small, yellow flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rumex occidentalis is a hardy, evergreen, perennial shrub with a spreading habit. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in spring in a well-drained soil mix. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in summer and place them in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light and warmth.

Where to Find Rumex occidentalis

Rumex occidentalis is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California.

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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