Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
asiaticus
ID:
461911

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 552 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461243

Common Names

  • Asian Buttercup
  • Asian Meadow Buttercup
  • Asian Meadow Crowfoot

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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus flammipetalus Gand. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus garianicus Borzì & Mattei [unknown]
  • Ranunculus sanguineus Mill. [unknown]
  • Cyprianthe anemonoides Spach [unknown]
  • Cyprianthe asiatica (L.) Freyn [unknown]
  • Ranunculus asiaticus latilobus Vierh. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus asiaticus tenuilobus (Boiss.) Vierh. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus asiaticus tenuilobus Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus asiaticus (also called Asian Buttercup, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae. It is native to Asia, and is found in wet, open habitats. It is an annual herb, growing up to 0.5 m tall. Its leaves are ovate to lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow in color.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus asiaticus 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

The flower of Ranunculus asiaticus is a bright yellow, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedling is a small rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus asiaticus is a hardy perennial that can be grown in USDA zones 4-8. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring and division should be done in the fall or early spring.

Where to Find Ranunculus asiaticus

Ranunculus asiaticus is native to Asia. It is found in moist, shady areas, often near streams and rivers.

Ranunculus asiaticus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus asiaticus?

Ranunculus asiaticus

What is the common name of Ranunculus asiaticus?

Asiatic Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus asiaticus?

Grasslands, meadows, and pastures

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,

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