Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
lengyelii
ID:
464589

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soó

Source:
ksu

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 26: 203 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463921

Common Names

  • Rhinanthus lengyelii
  • Lengyel's Rattlebox
  • Giant Rush

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Description

Rhinanthus lengyelii (also called Lengyel's Rhinanthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to the Himalayan region. It has long, thin, linear leaves and produces small clusters of white flowers. It is found in moist, shady locations, such as along streams and in woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Rhinanthus lengyelii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used medicinally, with its leaves being used to treat fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhinanthus lengyelii has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in small clusters. The flowers are followed by small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhinanthus lengyelii can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Rhinanthus lengyelii

Rhinanthus lengyelii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including the Iberian Peninsula, France, Italy, and Greece.

Rhinanthus lengyelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhinanthus lengyelii?

Rhinanthus lengyelii

What is the common name of Rhinanthus lengyelii?

Lengyel's Rhinanthus

What is the natural habitat of Rhinanthus lengyelii?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808787-1: 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].