Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
rumelicus
ID:
464823

Status:
valid

Authors:
Velen.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Königl. Böhm. Ges. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Cl. 1887: 455 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464155

Common Names

  • Rumelicus Spurge
  • Rumelicus' Spurge
  • Rhinanthus Rumelicus

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Description

Rhinanthus rumelicus (also called Rumelian Yellow Rattle, among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers and small, oval leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Rhinanthus rumelicus 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 rumelicus 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 rumelicus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Rhinanthus rumelicus is a low-maintenance plant.

Where to Find Rhinanthus rumelicus

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

Rhinanthus rumelicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhinanthus rumelicus?

Rhinanthus rumelicus

What is the family of Rhinanthus rumelicus?

Orobanchaceae

What is the habitat of Rhinanthus rumelicus?

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

Josef Velenovský (1858-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Velen.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808834-1: 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].