Rheum officinale - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
officinale
ID:
405122
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Adansonia 10: 246 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404454
Common Names
- Chinese Rhubarb
- Turkey Rhubarb
- Garden Rhubarb
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rheum officinale (also called the Chinese Rhubarb, among many other common names) is a large, herbaceous perennial with large, lobed leaves and large, fleshy roots. It is native to East Asia, and is found in moist meadows and along the edges of streams and ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Rheum officinale is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic properties. It is also used as a food additive and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rheum officinale is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rheum officinale is a fast-growing, deciduous perennial native to temperate regions of the world. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from root divisions, which should be taken in spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.
Where to Find Rheum officinale
Rheum officinale can be found in wet areas of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Rheum officinale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rheum officinale?
Rheum officinale
What type of plant is Rheum officinale?
A flowering plant
Where is Rheum officinale native to?
Asia
Species in the Rheum genus
Rheum tanguticum, Rheum tataricum, Rheum officinale, Rheum hybridum, Rheum rhaponticum, Rheum palmatum, Rheum rhabarbarum, Rheum tibeticum, Rheum compactum, Rheum australe, Rheum nobile, Rheum altaicum, Rheum lucidum, Rheum macrocarpum, Rheum moorcroftianum, Rheum nanum, Rheum reticulatum, Rheum rhizostachyum, Rheum ribes, Rheum spiciforme, Rheum turkestanicum, Rheum wittrockii, Rheum webbianum, Rheum forrestii, Rheum laciniatum, Rheum globulosum, Rheum hotaoense, Rheum likiangense, Rheum lhasaense, Rheum glabricaule, Rheum acuminatum, Rheum maculatum, Rheum yunnanense, Rheum kialense, Rheum racemiferum, Rheum sublanceolatum, Rheum inopinatum, Rheum pumilum, Rheum delavayi, Rheum subacaule, Rheum uninerve, Rheum rhomboideum, Rheum przewalskyi, Rheum alexandrae,
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-2425521: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.