Ranunculus simulans - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simulans
ID:
462797
Status:
valid
Authors:
Garn.-Jones
Source:
ksu
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 25: 126 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462129
Common Names
- Simulans Buttercup
- Simulans Crowfoot
- Simulans Meadow Buttercup
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Ranunculus simulans (also called 'Simulating Buttercup', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ranunculaceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus simulans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ranunculus simulans is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a blackish-brown color. The seedling has a single cotyledon and a small, white root.
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Ranunculus simulans can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in autumn or early spring, and the seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into small sections and replanted in a new location.
Where to Find Ranunculus simulans
Ranunculus simulans can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to the Middle East.
Ranunculus simulans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus simulans?
Ranunculus simulans
What is the common name of Ranunculus simulans?
Simulans Buttercup
Where is Ranunculus simulans found?
It is found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia
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
Philip John Garnock-Jones (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garn.-Jones' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:940968-1: Based on the initial data import