Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
akkemensis
ID:
462139

Status:
valid

Authors:
Polozhij & Revjakina

Source:
ksu

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Sist. Geogr. Rast. Sibiri : 6 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461471



Common Names

  • Ranunculus Akkemensis
  • Akkemensis Ranunculus
  • Ranunculus of Akkemensis


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Description

Ranunculus akkemensis (also called Akkem 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 grassland and meadow habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus akkemensis is a perennial plant that is used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies. It can also be used as a ground cover or in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus akkemensis is yellow, with 5-7 petals and a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons, and a pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus akkemensis 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 akkemensis

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

Ranunculus akkemensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus akkemensis?

Ranunculus akkemensis

What is the common name of Ranunculus akkemensis?

Akkem Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus akkemensis?

Alpine meadows in the Caucasus Mountains

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

Antonina Polozhy (1917-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Polozhij' in the authors string.
N.V. Revjakina (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Revjakina' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:896136-1: Based on the initial data import