Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
hirtellus
ID:
461778

Status:
valid

Authors:
Royle

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461110

Common Names

  • Crowfoot
  • Buttercup
  • Spearwort

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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus glabellus Royle [unknown]
  • Ranunculus glabratus Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]
  • Ranunculus choorensis Royle [unknown]
  • Ranunculus nervosus Royle [unknown]
  • Ranunculus jilongensis L.Liu [unknown]
  • Ranunculus hirtellus hirtellus [unknown]
  • Ranunculus attenuatus Royle [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus hirtellus (also called Hairy 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 hirtellus has a variety of non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ranunculus hirtellus var. orientalis W.T.Wang
Ranunculus hirtellus var. humilis W.T.Wang
Ranunculus hirtellus var. parciflorus Qureshi & Chaudhri

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus hirtellus is 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 hirtellus 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 hirtellus

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

Ranunculus hirtellus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus hirtellus?

Ranunculus hirtellus

What is the common name of Ranunculus hirtellus?

Hairy-fruited Buttercup

What type of environment does Ranunculus hirtellus 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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