Rumex spinosus
Spiny Threecornerjack
Also known as: Centopodium spinosum (L.) Burch. +6 more
- Centopodium spinosum (L.) Burch.
- Emex spinosa (L.) Campd.
- Emex spinosa subsp. minor Zohary & Waisel
- Emex spinosa var. minor Zohary & Waisel
- Emex spinosa var. pusilla Bég. & A.Vacc.
- Rumex glaber Forssk.
- Vibo spinosa (L.) Medik.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Rumex spinosus (commonly known as Spiny Threecornerjack) is an annual belonging to the Polygonaceae family. Found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is part of the broad Rumex genus, encompassing over 250 species globally.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Macaronesia, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, West Tropical Africa, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Baleares, Canary Is., Cape Verde, Chad, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Greece, Gulf States, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kriti, Kuwait, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madeira, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Oman, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Selvagens, Sicilia, Sinai, Socotra, Somalia, Spain, Sudan, Tunisia, Turkey, Western Sahara, Yemen
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina Northeast, Ascension, Azores, California, Chile Central, Ecuador, Florida, Germany, Hawaii, India, Kenya, Massachusetts, Mauritius, Mexico Northwest, New Jersey, New South Wales, Pakistan, Peru, Queensland, South Australia, Texas, Uruguay, Victoria, Western Australia