Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sterneck) Soó
Source:
cmp
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 26: 182 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464108
Common Names
- Rhinanthus wettsteinii
- Wettstein's Rhinanthus
- Wettstein's Hawkweed
Description
Rhinanthus wettsteinii (also called Wettstein's Yellow Rattle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the family Orobanchaceae. It has yellow flowers and is native to Europe and temperate Asia. It is found in meadows, grasslands and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Rhinanthus wettsteinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhinanthus wettsteinii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a small root system.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhinanthus wettsteinii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer and keep the soil moist until the plants are established. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Rhinanthus wettsteinii
Rhinanthus wettsteinii is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and North Africa.
Rhinanthus wettsteinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhinanthus wettsteinii?
Rhinanthus wettsteinii
What is the family of Rhinanthus wettsteinii?
Orobanchaceae
What is the habitat of Rhinanthus wettsteinii?
Grasslands
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808875-1: 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].