Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
pectinifolius
ID:
464106

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Julin) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 29: 148 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463438

Common Names

  • Buttercup
  • Crowfoot
  • Gold Cup

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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus auricomus pectinifolius Julin [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus pectinifolius (also called 'Fernleaf Buttercup', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers with five petals and deeply divided, fern-like leaves. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus pectinifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ranunculus pectinifolius has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus pectinifolius is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes in the spring or by collecting and sowing the seeds in the fall.

Where to Find Ranunculus pectinifolius

Ranunculus pectinifolius is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Ranunculus pectinifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus pectinifolius?

Ranunculus pectinifolius

What is the common name of Ranunculus pectinifolius?

Comb-leaved Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus pectinifolius?

Grasslands, meadows, and woodlands

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

Erik Julin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Julin' in the authors string.
Stefan Ericsson (1954-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ericsson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:964457-1: Based on the initial data import