Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Kern. ex Sterneck) Fiori
Source:
cmp
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. , n.s., 19: 576 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463659
Common Names
- Freyn's Rhinanthus
- Rhinanthus
- Yellow Rattle
Description
Rhinanthus freynii (also called Freyn's yellow-rattle, among many other common names) is an herbaceous annual plant with yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in moist meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Rhinanthus freynii 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 freynii is yellow, with a tubular shape and five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhinanthus freynii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is best grown in a sheltered position and can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Rhinanthus freynii
Rhinanthus freynii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Rhinanthus freynii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhinanthus freynii?
Rhinanthus freynii
What is the family of Rhinanthus freynii?
Orobanchaceae
What is the common name of Rhinanthus freynii?
Freyn's Rhinanthus
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:808760-1: 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].