Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 148 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021460
Common Names
- Heptanthus ranunculoides
- Buttercup Heptanthus
- Ranunculus Heptanthus
Description
Heptanthus ranunculoides (also called Seven-petal Heptanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers. It is native to the mountains of Mexico and is found in rocky and grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Heptanthus ranunculoides is a species of buttercup that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a food source for some species of butterfly larvae.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heptanthus ranunculoides has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heptanthus ranunculoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Heptanthus ranunculoides
Heptanthus ranunculoides is native to the western United States and Canada. It can be found in dry, open areas such as prairies, meadows, and roadsides.
Heptanthus ranunculoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heptanthus ranunculoides?
Heptanthus ranunculoides
What is the common name of Heptanthus ranunculoides?
Ranunculus-like Heptanthus
What is the natural habitat of Heptanthus ranunculoides?
It is found in moist, open habitats, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Species in the Heptanthus genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,