Rumex abyssinicus
Spanish Rhubarb Dock
Also known as: Acetosa abyssinica (Jacq.) Á.Löve & B.M.Kapoor +12 more
- Acetosa abyssinica (Jacq.) Á.Löve & B.M.Kapoor
- Rumex abyssinicus subsp. calystegiifolius Rech.fil.
- Rumex abyssinicus subsp. retrorsilobatus Rech.fil.
- Rumex abyssinicus subsp. schimperi (Meisn.) Asch.
- Rumex abyssinicus var. angustisectus Engl.
- Rumex abyssinicus var. bogoroensis De Wild.
- Rumex abyssinicus var. bogoroensis DeWild.
- Rumex abyssinicus var. calystegiifolius Rech.f.
- Rumex abyssinicus var. kilimandschari Engl.
- Rumex abyssinicus var. mannii Engl.
- Rumex abyssinicus var. retrorsilobatus Rech.f.
- Rumex abyssinicus var. schimperi (Meisn.) Asch.
- Rumex schimperi Meisn.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Indigenous to Africa, Rumex abyssinicus (commonly known as Spanish rhubarb dock) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Polygonaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Burundi, Cameroon, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gulf of Guinea Is., Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zaïre
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)
Angola, Central African Republic, Réunion