Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
paraguayensis
ID:
1102086

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Parodi

Source:
tro

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Anales Soc. Ci. Argent. 5: 160 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001101424

Common Names

  • Rumex paraguayensis
  • Paraguayan Dock
  • Paraguayan Sour Dock

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Description

Rumex paraguayensis (also called Paraguayan Dock, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a stout stem, reaching up to 1 m in height, and large, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in moist soils, such as in meadows, ditches, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rumex paraguayensis is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems. It is also used as a food source and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rumex paraguayensis are small, greenish-yellow and clustered in dense heads. The seeds are small and black, with a single seed per head. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rumex paraguayensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Paraguay. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach a height of up to 1.5m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or stem cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. Stem cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Rumex paraguayensis

Rumex paraguayensis is native to South America and can be found in the wild in Argentina and Paraguay.

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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