Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
circinatus
ID:
461279

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sibth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Fl. Oxon. : 175 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460611

Common Names

  • Circinatus Buttercup
  • Circinatus Ranunculus
  • Ranunculus Circinatus

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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus circinnatoides Arv.-Touv. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus stagnatilis Wallr. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus pumilus Poir. [unknown]
  • Batrachium caespitosum Gray [unknown]
  • Batrachium circinatum Spach [unknown]
  • Batrachium foeniculaceum (Gilib.) V.I.Krecz. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus foeniculaceus Gilib. [unknown]
  • Batrachium circinatum terrestre Lunell [unknown]
  • Ranunculus aquatilis stagnatilis (Wallr.) DC. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus hydrocharis stagnatilis (Wallr.) Spenn. [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus circinatus (also called Circinate Buttercup, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with bright yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus circinatus is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antispasmodic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus circinatus is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus circinatus is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or from division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Ranunculus circinatus

Ranunculus circinatus can be found in Europe and Asia.

Ranunculus circinatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus circinatus?

Ranunculus circinatus

What type of plant is Ranunculus circinatus?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Ranunculus circinatus grow?

Mountain meadows and rocky slopes

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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