Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
lourteigiae
ID:
1279637

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Eichler

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Taxon 12: 296 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278975

Common Names

  • Ranunculus lourteigiae
  • Lourteig's Buttercup
  • Lourteig's Crowfoot

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Description

Ranunculus lourteigiae (also called Lourteig's Ranunculus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae. It is an herbaceous plant that typically grows to a height of 0.5–1 m. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in a variety of habitats, including dry forests, wet forests, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus lourteigiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ranunculus lourteigiae has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus lourteigiae is a perennial herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Ranunculus lourteigiae

Ranunculus lourteigiae is native to the Lourteigiae region of Argentina and can be found in the alpine meadows of the region.

Ranunculus lourteigiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus lourteigiae?

Ranunculus lourteigiae

What is the common name of Ranunculus lourteigiae?

Lourteig's Buttercup

Where is Ranunculus lourteigiae native to?

South America

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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