Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
pubescens
ID:
747950

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sterneck) Boiss. & Heldr. ex Soó

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 26: 206 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000747283

Common Names

  • Rhinanthus pubescens
  • Downy Rattlebox
  • Downy Rattlebox

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Description

Rhinanthus pubescens (also called Rough Rattle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa and parts of Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands, and prefers moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Rhinanthus pubescens is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties that can be used to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhinanthus pubescens has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhinanthus pubescens 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 pubescens

Rhinanthus pubescens is native to Europe and parts of Asia.

Rhinanthus pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhinanthus pubescens?

Rhinanthus pubescens

What is the common name of Rhinanthus pubescens?

Downy Yellow-rattle

What is the natural habitat of Rhinanthus pubescens?

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

Károly Rezső Soó (1903-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soó' in the authors string.
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' 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:808828-1: 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].