Status:
valid
Authors:
(Murb.) Soó
Source:
cmp
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 26: 206 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463724
Common Names
- Rhinanthus asperulus
- Rough Yellow Rattle
- Rough Rattle
Description
Rhinanthus asperulus (also called Rough Yellow Rattle, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the family Orobanchaceae. It has yellow flowers and is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It typically grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Rhinanthus asperulus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used medicinally, with its leaves being used to treat fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhinanthus asperulus is yellow in colour and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin with a pale green colour.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhinanthus asperulus is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division of the clumps in spring or autumn. The seed should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted into their permanent positions in late summer or autumn.
Where to Find Rhinanthus asperulus
Rhinanthus asperulus is found in Central and East Asia.
Rhinanthus asperulus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhinanthus asperulus?
Rhinanthus asperulus
What is the family of Rhinanthus asperulus?
Orobanchaceae
What is the natural habitat of Rhinanthus asperulus?
Grassy slopes and meadows
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808724-1: 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].