Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
hederaceus
ID:
461768

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 556 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461100

Common Names

  • Crowfoot
  • Buttercup
  • Spearwort

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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus asarifolius Diard. ex Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Ranunculus mauritanicus Pomel [unknown]
  • Ranunculus papillatus Dulac [unknown]
  • Batrachium coenosum Nym. [unknown]
  • Batrachium hederaceum Gray [unknown]
  • Batrachium leiospermum Hartm.f. [unknown]
  • Batrachium omoiophyllum Nyman [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus hederaceus (also called Ivy-Leaved Buttercup, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus hederaceus is a species of flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae. It is native to New Zealand, where it is found in the South Island and Stewart Island. It is a herbaceous perennial, growing to 0.2 m tall, with yellow flowers. Non-medical uses of Ranunculus hederaceus include ornamental planting in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus hederaceus is white or pale yellow in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round nutlet. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus hederaceus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly during dry spells. Deadheading spent flowers will help to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Ranunculus hederaceus

Ranunculus hederaceus can be found in wetland areas in the northern hemisphere.

Ranunculus hederaceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus hederaceus?

Ranunculus hederaceus

What is the common name of Ranunculus hederaceus?

Ivy-leaved Buttercup

What type of environment does Ranunculus hederaceus prefer?

Moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade

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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