Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
anemonefolius
ID:
461894

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 1: 282 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461226

Common Names

  • Anemone-Leaved Buttercup
  • Anemone-Leaved Meadow Buttercup
  • Anemone-Leaved Meadow Crowfoot

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Description

Ranunculus anemonefolius (also called 'Anemone-leaved Meadow Buttercup', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers, native to the meadows of Europe and Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus anemonefolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ranunculus anemonefolius has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus anemonefolius can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring. Divide the clumps in the spring or fall. Cut back the foliage after flowering to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Ranunculus anemonefolius

Ranunculus anemonefolius can be found in the mountains of the western United States and Canada, from British Columbia to California and east to Montana and Wyoming.

Ranunculus anemonefolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus anemonefolius?

Ranunculus anemonefolius

What is the common name of Ranunculus anemonefolius?

Anemonefolius Buttercup

Where does Ranunculus anemonefolius grow?

Ranunculus anemonefolius grows in moist meadows and open woods in western North America

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

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