Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
laciniatum
ID:
1219988

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1908: 182 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219326

Common Names

  • Rheum laciniatum
  • Laciniate Rheum
  • Rheum Laciniatum

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Description

Rheum laciniatum (also called laciniate rhubarb, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to China and is found in forests and thickets. Its leaves are alternate, ovate or elliptic, and have serrated margins. Its flowers are small and white, and its fruits are red and globose.

Uses & Benefits

Rheum laciniatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rheum laciniatum are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rheum laciniatum is an evergreen shrub that prefers full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a potting mix. Once rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Rheum laciniatum

Rheum laciniatum can be found in the Himalayas and parts of China.

Rheum laciniatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rheum laciniatum?

Rheum laciniatum

What is the common name of Rheum laciniatum?

Laciniate rhubarb

What is the natural habitat of Rheum laciniatum?

Forests and shrublands of western China

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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