Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
indecorus
ID:
461491

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Koch

Source:
ksu

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Ber. Schweiz. Bot. Ges. 49: 549 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460823

Common Names

  • Buttercup
  • Crowfoot
  • Lesser Spearwort

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Description

Ranunculus indecorus (also called Indecorous Buttercup, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in wetter areas, such as swamps, floodplains, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus indecorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus indecorus is a yellow-colored, cup-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened disc. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus indecorus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be planted in the spring or fall, and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage re-blooming.

Where to Find Ranunculus indecorus

Ranunculus indecorus can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Spain and Portugal.

Ranunculus indecorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus indecorus?

Ranunculus indecorus

What is the common name of Ranunculus indecorus?

Indecorus Buttercup

What is the habitat of Ranunculus indecorus?

Woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands

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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