Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
aucheri
ID:
461978

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 16: 351 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461310

Common Names

  • Aucher's Buttercup
  • Aucher's Meadow Buttercup
  • Aucher's Meadow Crowfoot

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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus eriocarpus Boiss. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus elbursensis aucheri (Boiss.) Parsa [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus aucheri (also called Aucher's Buttercup, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae. It is native to Europe, 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 aucheri has edible leaves and is used as a garnish in salads. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus aucheri 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 aucheri is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a well-prepared seed bed. The seedlings should be thinned to 6-12 inches apart when they are 2-3 inches tall.

Where to Find Ranunculus aucheri

Ranunculus aucheri can be found in wetland areas in Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Ranunculus aucheri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus aucheri?

Ranunculus aucheri

What type of plant is Ranunculus aucheri?

Herb

What is the growth habit of Ranunculus aucheri?

It is a low-growing, spreading perennial herb

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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