Status:
valid
Authors:
Luferov
Source:
ksu
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Byull. Glavn. Bot. Sada 172: 57 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463306
Common Names
- Schmalhausen's Buttercup
- Alpine Meadow-Buttercup
- Mountain Meadow-Buttercup
Synonyms
- Ranunculus nevensis (Tzvelev) Luferov [unknown]
- Batrachium dichotomum Schmalh. ex Trautv. [unknown]
- Batrachium nevense Tzvelev [unknown]
- Batrachium dichotomum Schmalh. [unknown]
Description
Ranunculus schmalhausenii (also called Schmalhausen's buttercup, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to the Caucasus region and grows in moist meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus schmalhausenii 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ranunculus schmalhausenii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus schmalhausenii is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.
Where to Find Ranunculus schmalhausenii
Ranunculus schmalhausenii is found in the western United States and Canada. It grows in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams and lakes.
Ranunculus schmalhausenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus schmalhausenii?
Ranunculus schmalhausenii
What is the common name of Ranunculus schmalhausenii?
Schmalhausen's Buttercup
What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus schmalhausenii?
Mountain meadows and grassy slopes
Species in the Ranunculus genus
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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,
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