Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
ovifugus
ID:
464800

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chabert

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 7: 501 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464132

Common Names

  • Ovifugus Spurge
  • Ovifugus' Spurge
  • Rhinanthus Ovifugus

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Description

Rhinanthus ovifugus (also called Egg-hiding Yellow-rattle, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, pastures and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rhinanthus ovifugus 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

Rhinanthus ovifugus has small yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender spur. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhinanthus ovifugus 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 ovifugus

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

Rhinanthus ovifugus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhinanthus ovifugus?

Rhinanthus ovifugus

What is the natural habitat of Rhinanthus ovifugus?

Grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands

What are the common names of Rhinanthus ovifugus?

Yellow Rattle, Ovifugus 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

Alfred Charles Chabert (1836-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chabert' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808812-1: 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].