Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
cardiophyllus
ID:
461339

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 1: 14 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460671

Common Names

  • Cardiophyllum Buttercup
  • Cardiophyllum Crowfoot
  • Cardiophyllum Spearwort

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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus cardiopetalus Greene [unknown]
  • Ranunculus nudatus Greene [unknown]
  • Ranunculus pedatifidus cardiophyllus Britton [unknown]
  • Ranunculus cardiophyllus coloradensis L.D.Benson [unknown]
  • Ranunculus cardiophyllus subsagittatus (A.Gray) L.D.Benson [unknown]
  • Ranunculus arizonicus subsagittatus A.Gray [unknown]
  • Ranunculus subsagittatus (A.Gray) Greene [unknown]
  • Ranunculus apetalus Farr [unknown]
  • Ranunculus pedatifidus apetalus (Farr) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Ranunculus cardiophyllus apetalus (Farr) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Ranunculus affinis cardiophyllus (Hook.) A.Gray [deprecated]

Description

Ranunculus cardiophyllus (also called Heart-Leaf Buttercup, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in meadows, pastures, and fields, and is typically found in areas with moist soils. It has bright green, deeply divided leaves that are divided into several lobes, and bright yellow flowers that bloom in the spring.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus cardiophyllus is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for some animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus cardiophyllus is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus cardiophyllus is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Ranunculus cardiophyllus

Ranunculus cardiophyllus can be found in the Alps of Central Europe.

Ranunculus cardiophyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus cardiophyllus?

Ranunculus cardiophyllus

What type of plant is Ranunculus cardiophyllus?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Ranunculus cardiophyllus grow?

It grows in moist, shady areas in Europe 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,

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