Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 334 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404004
Common Names
- Bloody Dock
- Bloody Sorrel
- Bloody Wood-sorrel
Synonyms
- Lapathum sanguineum Garsault [unknown]
- Acetosa sanguinea (L.) M.Gómez [unknown]
- Lapathum sanguineum Moench [unknown]
- Rumex condylodes M.Bieb. [unknown]
Description
Rumex sanguineus (also called Bloody 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 sanguineus is used as a medicinal plant, for treating skin diseases, and for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rumex sanguineus 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 sanguineus is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.
Where to Find Rumex sanguineus
Rumex sanguineus can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and ditches in Europe and Asia.
Rumex sanguineus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rumex sanguineus?
Rumex sanguineus
What is the common name of Rumex sanguineus?
Bloody Dock
What is the family of Rumex sanguineus?
Polygonaceae
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,