Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
tridens
ID:
462177

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 9: 10 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461509

Common Names

  • Ranunculus Tridens
  • Tridens Ranunculus
  • Ranunculus of Tridens

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Description

Ranunculus tridens (also called 'Three-toothed Buttercup', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Europe and North America. It has bright yellow flowers with five petals and deeply divided leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as meadows, woodland edges, and alpine slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus tridens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract bees and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus tridens is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus tridens is a low-growing, perennial plant that grows up to 10 cm tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in pots in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ranunculus tridens

Ranunculus tridens can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Ranunculus tridens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus tridens?

Ranunculus tridens

What is the family of Ranunculus tridens?

Ranunceae

What is the common name of Ranunculus tridens?

Sharp-lobed Buttercup

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,