Rumex sagittatus
Climbing Dock, Rambling Dock
Other regional names: Turkey Rhubarb
- Turkey Rhubarb
Also known as: Acetosa luxurians (L.) Chaz. +10 more
- Acetosa luxurians (L.) Chaz.
- Acetosa sagittata (Thunb.) Á.Löve & B.M.Kapoor
- Acetosa sagittata (Thunb.) L.A.S.Johnson & B.G.Briggs
- Eutralia luxurians (L.) Raf.
- Rumex burchellii Campd.
- Rumex luxurians L.fil.
- Rumex pseudoscutatus Dinter
- Rumex sagittatus subsp. latilobus Meisn.
- Rumex sagittatus subsp. megalotys Meisn.
- Rumex sagittatus var. latilobus Meisn.
- Rumex scandens Burch.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling perennial.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Rumex sagittatus (commonly known as Climbing Dock or Rambling Dock) is a scrambling plant belonging to the Polygonaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Botswana, Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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)
Tasmania