Status:
valid
Authors:
(Markl. ex Fagerstr.) Ericsson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 29: 152 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462176
Common Names
- Sparsidens Buttercup
- Sparsidens Ranunculus
- Sparsidens Crowfoot
Description
Ranunculus sparsidens (also called 'Sparse-stalked Buttercup', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in moist meadows, grassy areas, and along roadsides. It has bright yellow flowers with five petals and deeply lobed leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus sparsidens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ranunculus sparsidens has bright yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus sparsidens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8.
Where to Find Ranunculus sparsidens
Ranunculus sparsidens can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.
Ranunculus sparsidens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus sparsidens?
Ranunculus sparsidens
What is the common name of Ranunculus sparsidens?
Sparsely-toothed Buttercup
What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus sparsidens?
Meadows, pastures, and roadsides in Europe 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
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