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Rhapontik

Rheum rhaponticum

Extinct

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (India), Europe (11 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Peru).

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Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales (Nelkenartige)
Family
Polygonaceae
Genus
Rheum
Species
Rheum rhaponticum (Rhapontik)

Names in Other Languages

French Rhubarbe sauvage
German Rhapontik
Portuguese ruibarbo

Similar Species in Rheum

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chinesischer Rhabarber
Rheum officinale
Not Evaluated
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Gewöhnlicher Rhabarber
Rheum rhabarbarum
Not Evaluated
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Medizinalrhabarber
Rheum palmatum
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rhapontik?
The scientific name of Rhapontik is Rheum rhaponticum. It belongs to the genus Rheum.
What is the conservation status of Rhapontik?
Rhapontik (Rheum rhaponticum) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Rhapontik live?
Rhapontik is found in Widely distributed across Asia (India), Europe (11 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Peru).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Colombia, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, India.
What family does Rhapontik belong to?
Rhapontik (Rheum rhaponticum) belongs to the genus Rheum, which is part of the taxonomic family Polygonaceae.
What kingdom does Rhapontik belong to?
Rhapontik (Rheum rhaponticum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Rhapontik?
The closest relatives of Rhapontik in the genus Rheum include chinesischer Rhabarber, Gewöhnlicher Rhabarber, Medizinalrhabarber.

Native Range — 15 Countries

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Genus Rheum — 4 Species

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chinesischer Rhabarber
Rheum officinale
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Gewöhnlicher Rhabarber
Rheum rhabarbarum
NE 🐾
Medizinalrhabarber
Rheum palmatum
NE
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Rhapontik
Rheum rhaponticum
EX
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