Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
szaferi
ID:
462950

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jasiewicz

Source:
ksu

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 2(1): 87 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462282

Common Names

  • Buttercup
  • Crowfoot
  • Goldcup

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Description

Ranunculus szaferi (also called Szafer's Buttercup, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant species of the Ranunculus genus. It is native to Central and Eastern Europe, and grows in meadows, grasslands and other moist habitats. It has yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus szaferi is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus szaferi is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a black seed coat. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus szaferi can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Ranunculus szaferi

Ranunculus szaferi can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Ranunculus szaferi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus szaferi?

Ranunculus szaferi

What is the common name of Ranunculus szaferi?

Szafer's buttercup

What type of plant is Ranunculus szaferi?

Herbaceous perennial

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,