Rumex vesicarius
Bladder Dock, Rosy Dock
Also known as: Acetosa vesicaria (L.) Á.Löve +5 more
- Acetosa vesicaria (L.) Á.Löve
- Lapathum vesicarium (L.) Moench
- Rumex americanus Campd.
- Rumex bolosii Stübing, Peris & Romo
- Rumex clementii Domin
- Rumex vesicarius var. subdentatus Maire
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Indigenous to Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia, Rumex vesicarius (commonly known as Bladder Dock or Rosy Dock) is an annual belonging to the Polygonaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Macaronesia, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, West Tropical Africa, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Algeria, Assam, Bangladesh, Canary Is., Cape Verde, Chad, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Gulf States, India, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Myanmar, Niger, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, Somalia, Sudan, Tunisia, West Himalaya, 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)
Cuba, Germany, Greece, Kriti, Nepal, New Caledonia, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Puerto Rico, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia