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Taxon

Rumex obtusifolius L.

Protologue Sp. Pl. 1: 335. 1753 [1 May 1753]BHL pageIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Predicted not threatened
Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (299).JPG

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (299).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (287).JPG

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (287).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (291).JPG

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (291).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (289).JPG

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (289).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (282).JPG

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (282).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (294).JPG

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (294).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (278).JPG

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (278).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (292).JPG

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (292).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (295).JPG

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (295).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (279).JPG

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (279).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (280).JPG

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (280).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (281).JPG

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (281).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (288).JPG

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (288).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (283).JPG

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (283).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (300).JPG

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (300).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (297).JPG

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (297).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (298).JPG

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (298).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (293).JPG

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (293).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (284).JPG

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (284).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (296).JPG

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (296).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (286).JPG

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (286).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (285).JPG

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (285).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (290).JPG

Rumex obtusifolius, Davidson, C 12497--Georgia (Caucasus). Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. 11 Jun 2014. DSC08456 (290).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Rumex obtusifolius--Japan. Honshu. Shiga Pref. Ibukiyama. 18 Jul 03. 048.jpg

Rumex obtusifolius--Japan. Honshu. Shiga Pref. Ibukiyama. 18 Jul 03. 048.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Rumex obtusifolius--Japan. Honshu. Shiga Pref. Ibukiyama. 18 Jul 03. 054.jpg

Rumex obtusifolius--Japan. Honshu. Shiga Pref. Ibukiyama. 18 Jul 03. 054.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Rumex obtusifolius--Japan. Honshu. Shiga Pref. Ibukiyama. 18 Jul 03. 049.jpg

Rumex obtusifolius--Japan. Honshu. Shiga Pref. Ibukiyama. 18 Jul 03. 049.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Rumex obtusifolius--Japan. Honshu. Shiga Pref. Ibukiyama. 18 Jul 03. 050.jpg

Rumex obtusifolius--Japan. Honshu. Shiga Pref. Ibukiyama. 18 Jul 03. 050.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Rumex obtusifolius--Japan. Honshu. Shiga Pref. Ibukiyama. 18 Jul 03. 053.jpg

Rumex obtusifolius--Japan. Honshu. Shiga Pref. Ibukiyama. 18 Jul 03. 053.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Rumex obtusifolius--Japan. Honshu. Shiga Pref. Ibukiyama. 18 Jul 03. 052.jpg

Rumex obtusifolius--Japan. Honshu. Shiga Pref. Ibukiyama. 18 Jul 03. 052.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Rumex obtusifolius--Japan. Honshu. Shiga Pref. Ibukiyama. 18 Jul 03. 047.jpg

Rumex obtusifolius--Japan. Honshu. Shiga Pref. Ibukiyama. 18 Jul 03. 047.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Rumex obtusifolius--Japan. Honshu. Shiga Pref. Ibukiyama. 18 Jul 03. 051.jpg

Rumex obtusifolius--Japan. Honshu. Shiga Pref. Ibukiyama. 18 Jul 03. 051.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Native to 47 botanical countries across Europe, Africa, and Temperate Asia; introduced into 106 botanical countries across Europe, Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, Australasia, Pacific, Northern America, Southern America, and Other regions (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 2 occurrences across 2 countries.

Distribution

Distribution from Plants of the World Online (POWO). View the accepted name on POWO

Occurrences

Davidson, C 12497

June 11, 2014

Location

Georgia, Adjara, Keda

41.543417, 42.023389

Location Remarks

Koslitavi, branch of Merisi Gorge. Steep slopes above Akavreti River, landmark Koslitavi. Following a winding dirt road generally southeast of Keda. 941 m elev.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson, Nino Memiadze, Shalva Sikharulidze, David Kikodze, Sharon R. Christoph

Notes

Herbaceous; stems ca. 7-8 dm.

No collection number

July 18, 2003

Location

Japan, Kansai, Shiga (Maibara, Ueno)

35.418333, 136.405

Location Remarks

Ibukiyama (Mount Ibuki).

Collectors

No collectors specified

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Family

Polygonaceae

Genus

Rumex

Specific Epithet

obtusifolius

Authorship

L.

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Lower

ED 2.1

Part of a well-represented branch of the plant tree of life, with many close relatives.

Threat status

Predicted not threatened

Modelled estimate

EDGE score

0.2

Global rank

#213,473 of 335,497

Top 64%

Extinction probability

9%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →