Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
prasinulus
ID:
464187

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Julin) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 29: 149 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463519

Common Names

  • Buttercup
  • Crowfoot
  • Gold Cup

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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus auricomus prasinulus Julin [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus prasinulus (also called little green buttercup, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus prasinulus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds, and is also used as a food plant by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ranunculus prasinulus flower is yellow with five petals, the seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus prasinulus 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 prasinulus

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

Ranunculus prasinulus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus prasinulus?

Ranunculus prasinulus

What type of plant is Ranunculus prasinulus?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the bloom time of Ranunculus prasinulus?

Late spring to early summer

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:964497-1: Based on the initial data import