Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
antiquus
ID:
464361

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sterneck) Schinz & Thell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Ber. Schweiz. Bot. Ges. 23: 76 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463693



Common Names

  • Rhinanthus antiquus
  • Ancient Yellow Rattle
  • Ancient Rattle


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Description

Rhinanthus antiquus (also called Yellow Rattle, among many other common names) is an annual plant of the family Orobanchaceae. It has yellow flowers, and its native regions are Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Rhinanthus antiquus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhinanthus antiquus is yellow, with a tubular corolla and five lobes. The seed is an achene, with a thin, papery pericarp. The seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhinanthus antiquus is a hardy perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Rhinanthus antiquus

Rhinanthus antiquus can be found in parts of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Rhinanthus antiquus FAQ

What are the common names of Rhinanthus antiquus?

Ancient Rhinanthus

What is the scientific name of Rhinanthus antiquus?

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What is the family of Rhinanthus antiquus?

Ranunculaceae

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

Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
Albert Thellung (1881-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thell.' in the authors string.
Jakob von Sterneck (1864-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sterneck' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808717-1: 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].