Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
suffruticosus
ID:
400752

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Gay ex Meisn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 14: 72 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400084



Common Names

  • Suffruticosus Rumex
  • Suffruticosus Dock
  • Suffruticosus


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Synonyms

  • Acetosa suffruticosa (J.Gay ex Meisn.) Á.Löve & B.M.Kapoor [unknown]

Description

Rumex suffruticosus (also called 'Bushy Dock', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Europe and is found in moist meadows, at an altitude of 0-1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Rumex suffruticosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rumex suffruticosus is a small, yellowish-green flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a short, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rumex suffruticosus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be grown in partial shade and kept moist.

Where to Find Rumex suffruticosus

Rumex suffruticosus can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Rumex suffruticosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rumex suffruticosus?

Rumex suffruticosus

What is the common name of Rumex suffruticosus?

Shrubby Dock

What is the natural habitat of Rumex suffruticosus?

Rumex suffruticosus is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2418233: Based on the initial data import
Jaques Étienne Gay (1786-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Gay' in the authors string.
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.