Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
distans
ID:
461110

Status:
valid

Authors:
Royle

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Ill. Bot. Himal. Mts. : 53 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460442

Common Names

  • Distans Buttercup
  • Buttercup
  • Distans

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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus laetus Wall. ex D.Don [unknown]
  • Ranunculus brevirostris Edgew. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus laetus laetiformis Ovcz. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus laetus pseudolaetus (Tamura) Ovcz. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus pseudolaetus Tamura [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus distans (also called 'Distant Buttercup', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is a herbaceous perennial plant that grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has bright green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus distans is used as an ornamental plant, for hedging, and as a windbreak. It is also used to make furniture and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ranunculus distans are yellow or yellowish-green with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and yellow flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus distans is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and will germinate in two to three weeks. Division should be done in spring or autumn when the plant is dormant.

Where to Find Ranunculus distans

Ranunculus distans is native to the mountains of central and eastern Europe and can be found in moist meadows and forest clearings.

Ranunculus distans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus distans?

Ranunculus distans

What is the common name of Ranunculus distans?

Distant Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus distans?

Grassy meadows, open woods, and along roadsides

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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