Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1756
Citation Micro:
Amoen. Acad. 3: 54 (1756)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000747233
Common Names
- Rhinanthus minor
- Lesser Rattlebox
- Small Rattlebox
Synonyms
- Rhinanthus angustifolius vernalis Soó [unknown]
- Rhinanthus borealis (Sterneck) Druce [deprecated]
- Rhinanthus grandiflorus vernalis Soó [unknown]
- Rhinanthus minor rusticulus O.Schwarz [unknown]
- Rhinanthus minor stenophyllus O.Schwarz [unknown]
- Alectorolophus minor (L.) Wimm. & Grab. [unknown]
Description
Rhinanthus minor (also called Lesser Yellow Rattle, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to Europe. It has small, green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Rhinanthus minor is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties that can be used to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Rhinanthus minor sub. monticola (Lamotte) P.Fourn.
Rhinanthus minor sub. minor
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhinanthus minor has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhinanthus minor is a perennial native to Europe. It prefers a sunny or partially shaded position in well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer.
Where to Find Rhinanthus minor
Rhinanthus minor is native to Europe, and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.
Rhinanthus minor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhinanthus minor?
Rhinanthus minor
What is the common name of Rhinanthus minor?
Lesser Yellow-rattle
What is the natural habitat of Rhinanthus minor?
Grasslands, meadows and pastures
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:30116962-2: 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].