thyrse sorrel

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• narrow-leaved garden sorrel
• narrow-leaved sorrel
• narrow-leaf sorrel
• narrow-leaved garden sorel
• Compact Dock
• Garden Sorrel
• Thyrse Sorrel

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Rumex acetosa var. auriculatus
• Rumex thyrsiflorus var. mandshurica
• Rumex thyrsiflorus subsp. haematinus
• Rumex haematinus
• Rumex haplorhizus
• Acetosa thyrsiflora
• Rumex auriculatus
• Rumex nemorivagus
• Acetosa pratensis subsp. thyrsiflora
• Rumex acetosa var. haplorhizus
• Rumex acetosa var. auriculatus
• Rumex acetosa subsp. auriculatus
• Rumex auriculatus
• Rumex acetosa subsp. thyrsiflorus
• Rumex thyrsiflorus subsp. planistrumosus

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following its placement in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales, it is further categorized under the family Polygonaceae. Finally, it is identified within the genus Rumex as the species Rumex thyrsiflorus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, Rumex thyrsiflorus, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the northern reaches of the European continent. Its presence is documented throughout various regions of Northern Europe, spanning multiple countries. Specifically, it can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. The species also extends its range into Great Britain, establishing itself within those territories. Finally, its distribution continues through the northernmost stretches of Norway and Sweden.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Rumex thyrsiflorus is defined by its specific preference for diverse high-altitude environments, ranging from sandy areas to stony landscapes. It thrives primarily in mountainous habitats, particularly within wet meadows where moisture is readily available. This species occupies a broad altitudinal gradient, found at elevations starting from a minimum of 500 m AMSL up to a maximum of 2200 m AMSL, with a mean elevation of approximately 1350 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

2200 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

1350 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

500 m AMSL

Habitat :

meadows: wet, mountains, sand, stony places

Life history

The life history of Rumex thyrsiflorus is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist through multiple growing seasons. It exhibits a life form classified as a hemicryptophyte, meaning its perennating buds are located at the soil surface, protected by leaf litter or organic matter. Furthermore, the plant maintains an evergreen deciduousness, retaining its foliage throughout its developmental stages.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Rumex thyrsiflorus is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb and forb. This species is a self-supporting plant that does not exhibit climbing behavior, such as lianas or vines, and functions as an independent organism rather than a parasite. It is primarily a terrestrial plant, lacking aquatic or epiphytic tendencies. In terms of stature, the plant displays significant variation in height, with individual specimens ranging from a minimum of 0.3 m to a maximum of 1.2 m, resulting in an average plant height of approximately 0.575 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Growth form :

forb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

1.2 m

Plant height mean:

0.575 m

Plant height min:

0.3 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiology of Rumex thyrsiflorus is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, a standard metabolic strategy for carbon fixation within the genus. The plant exhibits a non-carnivorous nutritional mode, relying entirely on autotrophic processes rather than the capture of prey. Morphologically, its foliage is defined by a mean leaf size of 27.5125 cm², which contributes to its overall surface area for gas exchange. Furthermore, the plant possesses a mean Specific Leaf Area (SLA) of 204.3 cm²/g, a metric that reflects its leaf mass per unit area and provides insight into its resource allocation and photosynthetic efficiency.

Carnivory :

non-carnivorous

Leaf size mean:

27.5125 cm²

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Specific Leaf Area (SLA) mean:

204.3 cm²/g

Reproduction

The reproduction of Rumex thyrsiflorus is characterized by a sexual process, as asexual reproduction is notably absent. The flowering period for this species typically commences in June and concludes in July. During the pollination phase, the plant relies on abiotic mechanisms, specifically utilizing a wind-based pollination syndrome to facilitate fertilization. Self-fertilization is present within the species, ensuring reproductive success. Following successful pollination, the plant produces fruits classified as achenes. These fruits are consistent in size, with a mean, minimum, and maximum length of 0.2 cm, and they are characterized by being indehiscent. The resulting seeds are quite small, possessing a mean mass of approximately 0.000646 g. For the dispersal of its progeny, the plant employs a hydrochorous syndrome, utilizing water to transport its seeds to new locations.

Dehiscence :

indehiscent

Dispersal syndrome :

hydrochorous

Flowering time :

Jun

Flowering time :

Jul

Fruit length max:

0.2 cm

Fruit type :

achene

Pollination syndrome :

wind

Pollination syndrome :

abiotic

Reproduction asexual :

absent

Seed mass mean:

0.000646 g

Self fertilization :

present

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Rumex thyrsiflorus has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Branched chain amino acids, CHLOROPHYLL, methionine, proline, sucrose.

Branched chain amino acids

1. Physiologia plantarum

CHLOROPHYLL

1. Physiologia plantarum

methionine

1. Physiologia plantarum

proline

1. Physiologia plantarum

sucrose

1. Physiologia plantarum

Conditions

Rumex thyrsiflorus has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include salt stress.

Salt stress

1. Physiologia plantarum