Rhinanthus digeneus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
digeneus
ID:
464366
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Widder) Widder
Source:
ksu
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Carinthia II 67: 109 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463698
Common Names
- Rhinanthus digeneus
- Two-gene Yellow Rattle
- Two-gene Rattle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhinanthus digeneus (also called Lesser 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 digeneus 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 digeneus 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhinanthus digeneus 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 digeneus
Rhinanthus digeneus is native to parts of Italy, Austria, and Switzerland.
Rhinanthus digeneus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhinanthus digeneus?
Rhinanthus digeneus
What is the common name of Rhinanthus digeneus?
Two-gene rattlebox
Where is Rhinanthus digeneus 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
Felix Joseph Widder (1892-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Widder' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808751-1: 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].