Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
rupestris
ID:
404685

Status:
valid

Authors:
Le Gall

Source:
cmp

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Congr. Sci. France 16: 143 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404017



Common Names

  • Rocky Dock
  • Rocky Sorrel
  • Rocky Wood-sorrel


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Description

Rumex rupestris (also called Rock Dock, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and is found in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rumex rupestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rumex rupestris has small, greenish-yellow flowers that are arranged in a spikelet. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rumex rupestris is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Rumex rupestris

Rumex rupestris is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia. It is found in rocky and dry habitats, such as cliffs, rocky hillsides, and dry grasslands.

Rumex rupestris FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Rumex rupestris?

Rumex rupestris is typically found in moist, disturbed habitats, such as roadsides, meadows, and fields.

What type of soil does Rumex rupestris prefer?

Rumex rupestris prefers moist, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter.

What is the best way to propagate Rumex rupestris?

Rumex rupestris can be propagated by seed or division.

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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