Status:
valid
Authors:
Forssk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1775
Citation Micro:
Fl. Aegypt.-Arab. : 76 (1775)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404060
Common Names
- Painted Dock
- Painted Sorrel
- Painted Wood-sorrel
Synonyms
- Rumex lacerus Balb. [unknown]
- Acetosa bipinnata Chaz. [unknown]
- Acetosa picta (Forssk.) Á.Löve & B.M.Kapoor [unknown]
- Analiton bipinnatus Raf. [unknown]
Description
Rumex pictus (also called Painted Dock, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and is found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Rumex pictus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rumex pictus has small, greenish-yellow flowers that are arranged in a spikelet. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rumex pictus is a species of perennial herb that grows in moist, well-drained soil in full sun. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Rumex pictus
Rumex pictus is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in moist, grassy areas, such as meadows and pastures.
Rumex pictus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rumex pictus?
Rumex pictus
What is the common name of Rumex pictus?
Sheep Sorrel
What is the natural habitat of Rumex pictus?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
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,