Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
wallichianus
ID:
462772

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight & Arn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Ind. Orient. : 4 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462104

Common Names

  • Wallichianus Buttercup
  • Wallichianus Crowfoot
  • Wallichianus Meadow Buttercup

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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus pinnatus Wight [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus wallichianus (also called 'Wallich's Buttercup', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ranunculaceae family. It is native to Central Asia, and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus wallichianus is a popular ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus wallichianus is yellow and has a star-shaped corolla. The seed of Ranunculus wallichianus is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a white root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus wallichianus can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil in early spring. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Ranunculus wallichianus

Ranunculus wallichianus can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to the Middle East.

Ranunculus wallichianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus wallichianus?

Ranunculus wallichianus

What is the common name of Ranunculus wallichianus?

Wallich's Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus wallichianus?

Meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2525315: Based on the initial data import
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.