Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
acutiserratus
ID:
462160

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Julin) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461492



Common Names

  • Ranunculus Acutiserratus
  • Acutiserratus Ranunculus
  • Ranunculus of Acutiserratus


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Description

Ranunculus acutiserratus (also called 'Sharp-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 acutiserratus is a low-growing plant that is often used as a ground cover in gardens. It has attractive yellow flowers and is drought-tolerant. It is also used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and borders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus acutiserratus 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 acutiserratus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by dividing the clumps of plants in the spring or fall. It is also possible to propagate from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Ranunculus acutiserratus

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

Ranunculus acutiserratus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus acutiserratus?

Ranunculus acutiserratus

What is the family of Ranunculus acutiserratus?

Ranunceae

What is the common name of Ranunculus acutiserratus?

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,

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:964053-1: Based on the initial data import