Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
samojedorum
ID:
463941

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rupr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Pflanzenk. Russ. Reiches 2: 18 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463273

Common Names

  • Ranunculus samojedorum
  • Samoyed Buttercup
  • Samoyed Crowfoot

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Description

Ranunculus samojedorum (also called 'Samoyed Buttercup', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is typically found in meadows, grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus samojedorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus samojedorum is yellow and has 5-7 petals. The seed is small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus samojedorum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a seedbed. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Ranunculus samojedorum

Ranunculus samojedorum is found in the western United States and Canada. It grows in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams and lakes.

Ranunculus samojedorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus samojedorum?

Ranunculus samojedorum

What is the common name of Ranunculus samojedorum?

Samoyed Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus samojedorum?

Mountain meadows, grassy areas, and rocky slopes

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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