Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
sceleratus
ID:
463968

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 551 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463300

Common Names

  • Buttercup
  • Crowfoot
  • Gold Cup

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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus carnosus Wall. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus indicus Roxb. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus apiophyllus St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus umbellatus Roxb. ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Adonis palustris Raeusch [unknown]
  • Batrachium sceleratum Th.Fries ex A.Pohl [unknown]
  • Hecatonia palustris Lour. [unknown]
  • Hecatonia scelerata Fourr. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus sceleratus sceleratus [unknown]
  • Ranunculus sceleratus sceleratus [unknown]
  • Ranunculus sceleratus sinensis H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
  • Ranunculus holophyllus Hance [unknown]
  • Ranunculus eremogenes longissimus Lunell [unknown]
  • Ranunculus sceleratus longissimus (Lunell) L.D.Benson [unknown]
  • Ranunculus oryzetorum Bunge [unknown]
  • Ranunculus sceleratus eremogenes Garrett [deprecated]

Description

Ranunculus sceleratus (also called Cursed Crowfoot, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, pastures and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus sceleratus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used in flower arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ranunculus sceleratus sub. reptabundus (Rupr.) Hultén
Ranunculus sceleratus var. multifidus Nutt. ex Torr. & A.Gray

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus sceleratus is a yellow-green star-shaped bloom with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and round, and its seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus sceleratus 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 sceleratus

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

Ranunculus sceleratus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus sceleratus?

Ranunculus sceleratus

What is the common name of Ranunculus sceleratus?

Cursed Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus sceleratus?

Mountain meadows and grassy 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

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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