Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fagerstr.) Ericsson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 29: 145 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462963
Common Names
- Buttercup
- Crowfoot
- Blister Flower
Description
Ranunculus mancus (also called 'Mancus Buttercup', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short stem with small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, sandy soils and is often found in grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus mancus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin conditions, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ranunculus mancus is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut, and the seedlings are small, dark green plants with five petals.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus mancus is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Ranunculus mancus
Ranunculus mancus can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey. It is a common weed in grassy areas and can be found in meadows, pastures, roadsides and waste areas.
Ranunculus mancus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus mancus?
Ranunculus mancus
What type of plant is Ranunculus mancus?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus mancus?
Woodlands and meadows
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
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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,