Rheum palmatum | Chinese Rhubarb, Da Huang | Various
Rheum palmatum belongs to the plant family POLYGONACEÆ and Genus Rheum This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Rheum palmatum does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Rheum palmatum so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Rheum palmatum Chinese rhubarb,da huang is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Rheum palmatum has traditionally been used in many herbal remedies including: as a laxative, as an astringent, as an antibacterial and as a costive. (More are listed in the medicinal properties section.) Chinese rhubarb is not to be taken by pregnant women. Rheum palmatum is called da huang in Chinese. Other species with the same medicinal qualities include Rheum tanguticum and R. officinale. Only the rhizome is used in herbal preparations.
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.