Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
chrysoleptos
ID:
747741

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brodtb. & Dunkel

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Kochia 4: 155 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000747074

Common Names

  • Buttercup
  • Crowfoot
  • Goldilocks

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Description

Ranunculus chrysoleptos (also called Golden Buttercup, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus chrysoleptos is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments, including skin diseases, fever, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ranunculus chrysoleptos has small, yellow flowers that bloom in clusters. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus chrysoleptos is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Ranunculus chrysoleptos

Ranunculus chrysoleptos is native to China and can be found in the wild in this region.

Ranunculus chrysoleptos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus chrysoleptos?

Ranunculus chrysoleptos

What is the common name of Ranunculus chrysoleptos?

Golden-haired buttercup

What type of plant is Ranunculus chrysoleptos?

Herbaceous perennial

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

Franz-Georg Dunkel (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunkel' in the authors string.
Thomas Brodtbeck (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brodtb.' in the authors string.