Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
millefoliatus
ID:
463725

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. 2: 63 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463057

Common Names

  • Millefoil Buttercup
  • Ranunculus Millefoliatus
  • Thousand-Leaved Buttercup

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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus garganicus Ten. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus canutii Coss. ex Ardoino [unknown]
  • Ranunculus fumariifolius Desf. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus spreitzenhoferi Heldr. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus meifolius Pomel [unknown]
  • Ranunculus scaber C.Presl [unknown]
  • Ranunculus paludosus millefoliatus (Grau) Rivas Mart. [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus millefoliatus (also called Thousand-leaved Buttercup, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and divided leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in moist meadows and along the edges of streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus millefoliatus is a popular ornamental plant, often used as a ground cover in gardens. It has attractive foliage and bright yellow flowers that bloom in spring and summer. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and roots being used to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus millefoliatus is yellow, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus millefoliatus is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing and can be rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Ranunculus millefoliatus

Ranunculus millefoliatus is native to Europe and can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and woodland edges.

Ranunculus millefoliatus FAQ

What are the common names for Ranunculus millefoliatus?

Many-leaved buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus millefoliatus?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woods

What is the flowering period of Ranunculus millefoliatus?

April to June

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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