Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
inopinatum
ID:
1247017

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 134: t. 8190 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001246355

Common Names

  • Rheum inopinatum
  • Inopinatum Rheum
  • Rheum Inopinatum

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Description

Rheum inopinatum (also called Unexpected Rheum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa. It is found in dry woodlands, bushveld, and coastal forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rheum inopinatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rheum inopinatum has white flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rheum inopinatum is propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring, when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.

Where to Find Rheum inopinatum

Rheum inopinatum is native to the Himalayan regions of China, India, and Nepal.

Rheum inopinatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rheum inopinatum?

Rheum inopinatum

What is the common name of Rheum inopinatum?

Unexpected Rhubarb

Where is Rheum inopinatum native to?

Central Asia

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