Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
patientia
ID:
404594

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 333 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403926



Common Names

  • Rumex patientia
  • Patient Dock
  • Patient Sorrel


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Synonyms

  • Lapathum hortense Garsault [unknown]
  • Acetosa patientia (L.) M.Gómez [unknown]
  • Rumex callosus (F.Schmidt) Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Rumex patientia callosus (F.Schmidt ex Maxim.) Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Rumex patientia pamiricus (Rech.f.) Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Rumex patientia callosus F.Schmidt ex Maxim. [unknown]
  • Lapathum hortense Lam. [unknown]
  • Rumex patientia tibeticus (Rech.f.) Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Rumex patientia interruptus Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Rumex interruptus Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Rumex patientia tibeticus Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Rumex tibeticus Rech.f. [unknown]

Description

Rumex patientia (also called Patience Dock, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to a height of 0.6 m. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Rumex patientia is used as a medicinal plant, for treating skin diseases, and for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rumex patientia sub. recurvatus (Rech.) Rech.f.
Rumex patientia sub. orientalis (Bernh. ex Schult. & Schult.f.) Danser

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rumex patientia is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Rumex patientia: This plant is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Rumex patientia

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

Rumex patientia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rumex patientia?

Rumex patientia

What is the common name of Rumex patientia?

Patience Dock

What is the family of Rumex patientia?

Polygonaceae

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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