Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
firmulus
ID:
461240

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Markl.) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 29: 140 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460572

Common Names

  • Firmulus Buttercup
  • Little-stalked Buttercup
  • Littlestalked Buttercup

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Description

Ranunculus firmulus (also called Firmulus 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 firmulus is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a showy yellow flower and is known for its ability to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus firmulus 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus firmulus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a cool climate, and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-7.

Where to Find Ranunculus firmulus

Ranunculus firmulus can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.

Ranunculus firmulus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus firmulus?

Ranunculus firmulus

What is the common name of Ranunculus firmulus?

Firmulus Buttercup

What is the flowering period of Ranunculus firmulus?

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

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

Gunnar Marklund (1892-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markl.' in the authors string.
Stefan Ericsson (1954-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ericsson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:964234-1: Based on the initial data import