Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
riphaeus
ID:
464831

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krock.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Fl. Siles. , Suppl. 2: 160 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464163

Common Names

  • Riphaeus Spurge
  • Riphaeus' Spurge
  • Rhinanthus Riphaeus

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Description

Rhinanthus riphaeus (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 riphaeus 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 riphaeus 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 riphaeus is a herbaceous perennial plant that prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in situ. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Rhinanthus riphaeus

Rhinanthus riphaeus can be found in dry grasslands and meadows in Europe and parts of Asia.

Rhinanthus riphaeus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhinanthus riphaeus?

Rhinanthus riphaeus

What is the family of Rhinanthus riphaeus?

Orobanchaceae

What is the habitat of Rhinanthus riphaeus?

Grasslands, meadows and open woodlands

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

Anton Johann Krocker (1744-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krock.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808833-1: 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].