Status:
valid
Authors:
(Markl.) Ericsson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 29: 138 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460551
Common Names
- Euanthemus Buttercup
- Flowering Buttercup
- Flowery Buttercup
Description
Ranunculus euanthemus (also called Euanthemus Buttercup, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant with bright yellow flowers. It is native to Europe, and is typically found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus euanthemus is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ranunculus euanthemus is yellow with five petals and a center of yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, lobed cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus euanthemus is a hardy perennial that grows best in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall and the plants should be divided in the spring.
Where to Find Ranunculus euanthemus
Ranunculus euanthemus can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.
Ranunculus euanthemus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus euanthemus?
Ranunculus euanthemus
What is the common name of Ranunculus euanthemus?
Euanthemus Buttercup
What is the flowering period of Ranunculus euanthemus?
April to June
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
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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,