Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
paucifolius
ID:
737955

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
J. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 7: 49 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000737288



Common Names

  • Few-leaved Dock
  • Few-leaved Rumex
  • Few-leaved Sorrel


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Synonyms

  • Rumex paucifolius gracilescens (Rech.f.) Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Rumex paucifolius paucifolius [unknown]
  • Rumex engelmannii geyeri Meisn. [unknown]
  • Rumex geyeri Trel. [unknown]

Description

Rumex paucifolius (also called few-leaved dock, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It is found in moist habitats, such as wet meadows, marshes, and along streams and lakes. It has long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small greenish-yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Rumex paucifolius is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping, and its leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rumex paucifolius has small, greenish-white flowers with three petals. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rumex paucifolius is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is best grown in a sheltered location.

Where to Find Rumex paucifolius

Rumex paucifolius can be found in Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia.

Rumex paucifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rumex paucifolius?

Rumex paucifolius

What is the common name of Rumex paucifolius?

Few-leaved Dock

What is the natural habitat of Rumex paucifolius?

Grassy woodlands in southeastern Australia

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,

References