Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
alismifolius
ID:
462151

Status:
valid

Authors:
Geyer ex Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 295 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461483

Common Names

  • Ranunculus Alismifolius
  • Alismifolius Ranunculus
  • Ranunculus of Alismifolius

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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus arnoglossus Greene [unknown]
  • Ranunculus bolanderi Greene [unknown]
  • Ranunculus unguiculatus Greene [unknown]
  • Ranunculus alismifolius alismifolius [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus alismifolius (also called Water-plantain Buttercup, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ranunculaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in wetland and marsh habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus alismifolius is a low-growing plant that is often used as a ground cover in gardens. It has attractive yellow flowers and is drought-tolerant. It is also used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and borders.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ranunculus alismifolius var. hartwegii (Greene) Jeps.
Ranunculus alismifolius var. lemmonii L.D.Benson
Ranunculus alismifolius var. davisii L.D.Benson in R.J.Davis
Ranunculus alismifolius var. montanus S.Watson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus alismifolius is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus alismifolius is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by dividing the clumps of plants in the spring or fall. It is also possible to propagate from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Ranunculus alismifolius

Ranunculus alismifolius can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Ranunculus alismifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus alismifolius?

Ranunculus alismifolius

What is the common name of Ranunculus alismifolius?

Water Plantain Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus alismifolius?

Wet meadows and marshes in Europe, North Africa, and Asia

Species in the Ranunculus genus

Ranunculus curvicaulis, Ranunculus cosmophyllus, Ranunculus cortusifolius, Ranunculus corylisinus, Ranunculus crassicaulis, Ranunculus crassifolius, Ranunculus crassipes, Ranunculus crassitruncus, Ranunculus constantinopolitanus, Ranunculus convexiusculus, Ranunculus cordiger, Ranunculus crassus, Ranunculus cuneaticans, Ranunculus crassiusculus, Ranunculus cupreus, Ranunculus curvatus, Ranunculus creticus, Ranunculus crateris, Ranunculus crebridens, Ranunculus crenatolobus, Ranunculus crenatus, Ranunculus crenifer, Ranunculus crymophilus, Ranunculus crithmifolius, Ranunculus crosbyi, Ranunculus crenifolius, Ranunculus janischevskyi, Ranunculus javanicus, Ranunculus javorkae, Ranunculus inundatus, Ranunculus kitaibelii, Ranunculus islandicus, Ranunculus isophyllus, Ranunculus isthmicus, Ranunculus istriacus, Ranunculus jacquemontii, Ranunculus isophylloides, Ranunculus kelchoensis, Ranunculus kemensis, Ranunculus jazgulemicus, Ranunculus keniensis, Ranunculus karpatianus, Ranunculus egens, Ranunculus effingens, Ranunculus dysandrus, Ranunculus eichlerianus, Ranunculus fagerstroemii, Ranunculus ducis, Ranunculus erythrogonius, Ranunculus fallacifolius,

Species in the Ranunculaceae family

Aconitum soyaense, Aconitum abietetorum, Aconitum acutiusculum, Aconitum ajanense, Aconitum alboflavidum, Aconitum alboviolaceum, Aconitum alpino-nepalense, Aconitum ambiguum, Aconitum amplexicaule, Aconitum angulatum, Aconitum angusticassidatum, Aconitum angustifolium, Aconitum anthora, Aconitum apetalum, Aconitum aquilonare, Aconitum artemisiifolium, Aconitum assamicum, Aconitum atlanticum, Aconitum austriacum, Aconitum austrokoreense, Aconitum axilliflorum, Aconitum azumiense, Aconitum baburinii, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum bailangense, Aconitum barbatum, Aconitum baumgartenianum, Aconitum berdaui, Aconitum bhedingense, Aconitum bicolor, Aconitum biflorum, Aconitum brachypodum, Aconitum bracteolatum, Aconitum brevicalcaratum, Aconitum brevilimbum, Aconitum brevipetalum, Aconitum brunneum, Aconitum bucovinense, Aconitum bujbense, Aconitum bulbilliferum, Aconitum bulleyanum, Aconitum burnatii, Aconitum calthifolium, Aconitum cammarum, Aconitum campylorrhynchum, Aconitum cannabifolium, Aconitum carmichaelii, Aconitum changianum, Aconitum charkeviczii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2524579: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Karl Andreas Geyer (1809-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Geyer' in the authors string.