Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
halophilus
ID:
464349

Status:
valid

Authors:
U.Schneid.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Wiss. Z. Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Univ. Greifswald, Math.-Naturwiss. Reihe 11: 159 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463681

Common Names

  • Rhinanthus halophilus
  • Salt-loving Yellow Rattle
  • Salt-loving Rattle

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Description

Rhinanthus halophilus (also called Salt-loving Rattlebox, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the family Orobanchaceae. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats. It has a slender stem, and its leaves are lanceolate to ovate. Its flowers are yellow and have a tubular shape.

Uses & Benefits

Rhinanthus halophilus 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 halophilus 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 halophilus 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 halophilus

Rhinanthus halophilus is native to parts of France, Spain, and Portugal.

Rhinanthus halophilus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhinanthus halophilus?

Rhinanthus halophilus

What is the common name of Rhinanthus halophilus?

Salt-loving Rhinanthus

What is the growth habit of Rhinanthus halophilus?

It is an evergreen, perennial herb with a creeping habit.

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

Ulrike Schneider (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'U.Schneid.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808769-1: 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].