Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
adulterinus
ID:
464305

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wallr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Erst. Beitr. Fl. Hercyn. 2: 226 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463637

Common Names

  • Adulterine Corn-cockle
  • Rhinanthus
  • Yellow Rattle

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Description

Rhinanthus adulterinus (also called 'Adulterous Rhinanthus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orobanchaceae family. It is an herbaceous annual with small, yellow flowers and a branching stem. It is native to temperate regions of the world, and is found in grasslands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Rhinanthus adulterinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea and is known to have anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhinanthus adulterinus has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhinanthus adulterinus is a perennial plant that is propagated from seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and moist, well-drained soil. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in early spring. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in the spring or autumn. Plant the divisions in a sunny location with moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Rhinanthus adulterinus

Rhinanthus adulterinus can be found in dry grasslands and meadows in Europe and parts of Asia.

Rhinanthus adulterinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhinanthus adulterinus?

Rhinanthus adulterinus

What is the common name of Rhinanthus adulterinus?

Adulterine Rhinanthus

What is the natural habitat of Rhinanthus adulterinus?

It is found in tropical rainforests in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Species in the Rhinanthus genus

Rhinanthus adulterinus, Rhinanthus songeonii, Rhinanthus dinaricus, Rhinanthus freynii, Rhinanthus javorkae, Rhinanthus hungaricus, Rhinanthus halophilus, Rhinanthus antiquus, Rhinanthus digeneus, Rhinanthus alectorolophus, Rhinanthus colchicus, Rhinanthus burnatii, Rhinanthus carinthiacus, Rhinanthus asperulus, Rhinanthus brigantiacus, Rhinanthus borbasii, Rhinanthus lengyelii, Rhinanthus vassilczenkoi, Rhinanthus subulatus, Rhinanthus wettsteinii, Rhinanthus ovifugus, Rhinanthus niederederi, Rhinanthus oligadenus, Rhinanthus lorinensis, Rhinanthus mediterraneus, Rhinanthus magocsyanus, Rhinanthus rumelicus, Rhinanthus riphaeus, Rhinanthus schischkinii, Rhinanthus schneiderae, Rhinanthus poeverleinii, Rhinanthus pampaninii, Rhinanthus ponticus, Rhinanthus pseudoantiquus, Rhinanthus puberulus, Rhinanthus minor, Rhinanthus pubescens, Rhinanthus pindicus, Rhinanthus sintenisii, Rhinanthus gracilis, Rhinanthus wagneri, Rhinanthus melampyroides, Rhinanthus major, Rhinanthus groenlandicus, Rhinanthus cretaceus, Rhinanthus glacialis, Rhinanthus osiliensis, Rhinanthus pumilus,

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Karl Friedrich Wilhelm Wallroth (1792-1857): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wallr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808709-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].