Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
yunnanensis
ID:
1130984

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 32: 5 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001130322

Common Names

  • Yunnan Buttercup
  • Yunnan Crowfoot
  • Yunnan Spearwort

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Description

Ranunculus yunnanensis (also called 'Yunnan Buttercup', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that is native to China. It has bright yellow flowers with five petals and deeply divided leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus yunnanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as skin inflammation, fever, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus yunnanensis is yellow, with five petals and a central yellow disc. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus yunnanensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few months. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the spring.

Where to Find Ranunculus yunnanensis

Ranunculus yunnanensis is native to China and can be found in Yunnan province.

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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