Status:
valid
Authors:
Hausskn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Geogr. Ges. (Thüringen) Jena 3(4): 73 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406554
Common Names
- Muret's Dock
- Rumex Muretii
- Muret's Sorrel
Description
Rumex muretii (also called Muret's Dock, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe and Asia and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has large, triangular leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Rumex muretii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rumex muretii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, serrated leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rumex muretii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into sections with at least one growth bud per section. The sections should then be planted in well-draining soil and kept moist.
Where to Find Rumex muretii
Rumex muretii can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.
Rumex muretii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rumex muretii?
Rumex muretii
What type of plant is Rumex muretii?
Evergreen shrub
What is the natural habitat of Rumex muretii?
Tropical rainforests
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,