Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
heterophyllus
ID:
404156

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schultz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Starg. , Suppl. 1: 21 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403488

Common Names

  • Variegated Dock
  • Mountain Dock
  • Narrow-leaved Dock

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Synonyms

  • Rumex maximus Schreb. [unknown]

Description

Rumex heterophyllus (also called Variable-leaved Dock, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant with long, lance-shaped leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is native to Europe and Asia, and it is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rumex heterophyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and in erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rumex heterophyllus has small, greenish-yellow flowers that grow in clusters, with small, dark brown seeds that are contained in a capsule. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rumex heterophyllus is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygonaceae. It is native to Europe and North Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Rumex heterophyllus

Rumex heterophyllus is native to Europe, and can be found in wet areas such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Rumex heterophyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rumex heterophyllus?

Rumex heterophyllus

What is the family of Rumex heterophyllus?

Polygonaceae

What is the common name of Rumex heterophyllus?

Variable-leaved Dock

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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