Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f.
Source:
tro
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 38: 372 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234577
Common Names
- Rumex pycnanthus
- Pycnanthus Rumex
- Pycnanthus Dock
Description
Rumex pycnanthus (also called Thick-leaved Dock, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It is found in temperate and subtropical climates, growing in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Rumex pycnanthus is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rumex pycnanthus has small, yellow flowers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, lance-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rumex pycnanthus is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed sowing in the spring. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have germinated.
Where to Find Rumex pycnanthus
Rumex pycnanthus is native to Europe and can be found in moist, grassy areas and along roadsides.
Rumex pycnanthus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rumex pycnanthus?
Rumex pycnanthus
What is the common name of Rumex pycnanthus?
Broad-leaved Dock
What is the natural habitat of Rumex pycnanthus?
Rumex pycnanthus is native to Europe and western Asia.
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,