Rumex lunaria
Also known as: Acetosa lunaria (L.) Á.Löve +6 more
- Acetosa lunaria (L.) Á.Löve
- Acetosa lunaria (L.) Mill.
- Lapathum arborescens Moench
- Menophyla lunaria (L.) Raf.
- Menophyla polygama (Cav.) Raf.
- Rumex arboreus Salisb.
- Rumex polygamus Cav.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Rumex lunaria is a shrub belonging to the Polygonaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Rumex, which contains over 250 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Canary Is.
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Italy, Sardegna, Sicilia