Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
ponticus
ID:
464850

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sterneck) Vassilcz.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 22: 667 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464182

Common Names

  • Pontic Rattle
  • Pontic Yellow Rattle
  • Pontic Hay Rattle

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Description

Rhinanthus ponticus (also called Yellow Rattle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the family Orobanchaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rhinanthus ponticus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive, bell-shaped flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhinanthus ponticus is a small yellow flower with a five-lobed corolla. The seed of this plant is a small black seed with a white center. The seedlings of Rhinanthus ponticus are small, green and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhinanthus ponticus is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated through division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal care.

Where to Find Rhinanthus ponticus

Rhinanthus ponticus can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Rhinanthus ponticus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhinanthus ponticus?

Rhinanthus ponticus

What is the common name of Rhinanthus ponticus?

Yellow rattle

What is the habitat of Rhinanthus ponticus?

Grassy 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

Iván Vasilchenko (1903-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vassilcz.' in the authors string.
Jakob von Sterneck (1864-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sterneck' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808823-1: 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].