Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
islandicus
ID:
460623

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fagerstr. & G.Kvist) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 29: 142 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459955

Common Names

  • Icelandic Buttercup
  • Icelandic Crowfoot
  • Icelandic Spearwort

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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus auricomus islandicus Fagerstr. & G.Kvist [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus islandicus (also called Icelandic Buttercup, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to Iceland, and is found in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus islandicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus islandicus is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus islandicus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9.

Where to Find Ranunculus islandicus

Ranunculus islandicus can be found in Europe and Asia.

Ranunculus islandicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus islandicus?

Ranunculus islandicus

What is the common name of Ranunculus islandicus?

Icelandic Buttercup

What is the habitat of Ranunculus islandicus?

It is found in moist, shady forests in the eastern United States.

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

Lars Fjalar Fagerström (1914-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fagerstr.' in the authors string.
Stefan Ericsson (1954-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ericsson' in the authors string.
Gustav Kvist (b.1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Kvist' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:964302-1: Based on the initial data import