Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
oligadenus
ID:
464805

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Schulze) O.Schwarz

Source:
ksu

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Mitth. Thüring. Bot. Vereins , n.f., 37: 39 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464137

Common Names

  • Oligadenus Spurge
  • Oligadenus' Spurge
  • Rhinanthus Oligadenus

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Description

Rhinanthus oligadenus (also called Yellow Rattle, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the family Orobanchaceae. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures. It has yellow, tubular flowers and thin, green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Rhinanthus oligadenus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhinanthus oligadenus is a yellow-green, tubular corolla with a long, slender spur. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhinanthus oligadenus is a perennial, evergreen, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water regularly and fertilize every few months. Pruning is not necessary.

Where to Find Rhinanthus oligadenus

Rhinanthus oligadenus is native to wetland habitats in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

Rhinanthus oligadenus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhinanthus oligadenus?

Rhinanthus oligadenus

What is the natural habitat of Rhinanthus oligadenus?

Grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands

What are the common names of Rhinanthus oligadenus?

Yellow Rattle, Oligadenus Yellow Rattle

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

Otto Karl Anton Schwarz (1900-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Schwarz' in the authors string.
Carl Theodor Maximilian Schulze (1841-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Schulze' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808809-1: 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].