Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
abortificus
ID:
462083

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Julin) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 29: 129 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461415



Common Names

  • Abortive Buttercup
  • Abortive Crowfoot
  • Abortive Spearwort


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Description

Ranunculus abortificus (also called False-fruit Buttercup, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ranunculaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in grassland and meadow habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus abortificus is a perennial plant that is often used as a ground cover in shady areas. It has attractive foliage and flowers, and is also drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ranunculus abortificus has bright yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and round.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus abortificus is a hardy perennial that can be grown in USDA zones 4-8. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring and division should be done in the fall or early spring.

Where to Find Ranunculus abortificus

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

Ranunculus abortificus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus abortificus?

Ranunculus abortificus

What is the common name of Ranunculus abortificus?

Buttercup

Where is Ranunculus abortificus found?

Ranunculus abortificus is found in the Mediterranean region.

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

Erik Julin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Julin' in the authors string.
Stefan Ericsson (1954-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ericsson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:964041-1: Based on the initial data import