Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
colchicus
ID:
464376

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vassilcz.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 17: 378 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463708

Common Names

  • Rhinanthus colchicus
  • Colchic Yellow Rattle
  • Colchic Rattle

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Description

Rhinanthus colchicus (also called Colchian Yellow Rattle, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the family Orobanchaceae. It has yellow flowers and is native to the Caucasus region. It typically grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rhinanthus colchicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhinanthus colchicus 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 colchicus 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 colchicus

Rhinanthus colchicus can be found in parts of Turkey, Bulgaria, and Greece.

Rhinanthus colchicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhinanthus colchicus?

Rhinanthus colchicus

What is the common name of Rhinanthus colchicus?

Colchian rattlebox

Where is Rhinanthus colchicus found?

It is found in the mountains of California, USA

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

Iván Vasilchenko (1903-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vassilcz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808742-1: 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].