Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
tomentellus
ID:
404451

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 7: 133 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403783

Common Names

  • Tomentellus Dock
  • Tomentellus Sorrel
  • Tomentellus Curled Dock

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Synonyms

  • Rumex aquaticus tomentellus (Rech.f.) Á.Löve [unknown]

Description

Rumex tomentellus (also called 'Woolly Dock', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a creeping habit and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady places in the understory of forests, in grasslands, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Rumex tomentellus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for some animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rumex tomentellus has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown, triangular seed with a wrinkled surface. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rumex tomentellus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay, sand, and loam. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate short periods of flooding. It is also tolerant of salt and can be grown in coastal areas. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9.

Where to Find Rumex tomentellus

Rumex tomentellus can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and ditches in Europe and Asia.

Rumex tomentellus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rumex tomentellus?

Rumex tomentellus

What is the common name of Rumex tomentellus?

Woolly Dock

Where is Rumex tomentellus native to?

North America

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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