Rheum acuminatum
Himalayan Rhubarb
Also known as: Rheum orientalixizangense Y.K.Yang et al. +1 more
- Rheum orientalixizangense Y.K.Yang et al.
- Rheum orientixizangense Y.K.Yang, J.K.Wu & Gasang.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Rheum acuminatum (commonly known as Himalayan rhubarb) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Polygonaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China North-Central, China South-Central, East Himalaya, Myanmar, Nepal, Tibet, West Himalaya