Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
tuberosus
ID:
404439

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 : 481 (1762)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403771



Common Names

  • Tuberous Dock
  • Tuberous Sorrel
  • Tuberous Curled Dock


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Synonyms

  • Rumex euxinus Klokov [unknown]
  • Rumex tuberosus euxinus (Klokov) Borodina [unknown]
  • Acetosa tuberosa Chaz. [unknown]
  • Rumex tuberosus taurocaucasisus Sirj. [unknown]
  • Rumex tuberosus euxinus Berod. [unknown]

Description

Rumex tuberosus (also called 'Broad-leaved Dock', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a creeping habit and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady places in the understory of forests, in grasslands, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Rumex tuberosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. It is also used to reduce erosion and can be used as a natural dye.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rumex tuberosus sub. creticus Rech.f.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rumex tuberosus 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

Rumex tuberosus is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Rumex tuberosus

Rumex tuberosus can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and ditches in Europe and Asia.

Rumex tuberosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rumex tuberosus?

Rumex tuberosus

What is the common name of Rumex tuberosus?

Arrowleaf Dock

Where is Rumex tuberosus native to?

North America

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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