Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
moorcroftianum
ID:
1102322

Status:
valid

Authors:
Royle

Source:
tro

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Ill. Bot. Himal. Mts. : 315 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001101660

Common Names

  • Rheum moorcroftianum
  • Moorcroftianum Rhubarb
  • Moorcroft Rhubarb

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Description

Rheum moorcroftianum (also called Moorcroft's Rhubarb, among many other common names) is a perennial plant of the family Polygonaceae. It has large, bright green leaves with a smooth texture and small, white flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rheum moorcroftianum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a ground cover. It is also used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rheum moorcroftianum has small, yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Where to Find Rheum moorcroftianum

Rheum moorcroftianum is native to Asia and can be found in moist meadows, wet woods, and along streams.

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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