Rumex fueginus Phil.

Scientific Name: Rumex fueginus Phil.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Caryophyllidae / Polygonales / Polygonaceae / Rumex L./ Rumex fueginus Phil.

<i>Rumex fueginus</i> Phil.
General Information
Usda SymbolRUFU3
GroupDicot
Life CycleAnnualBiennial,
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsRUFU3

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Rumex fueginus Phil. is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-38
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceNone
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum135
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum8.2
pH, Minimum5.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim4800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim2700
Precipitation, Maximum55
Precipitation, Minimum14
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceMedium
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationSemi-Erect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
BloatNone
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage TextureCoarse
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)2.0
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormRhizomatous
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateModerate
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seed per Pound300000
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Rumex fueginus</i> Phil.

<i>Rumex fueginus</i> Phil.

<i>Rumex fueginus</i> Phil.

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