Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
alpestris
ID:
462143

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 553 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461475



Common Names

  • Ranunculus Alpestris
  • Alpestris Ranunculus
  • Ranunculus of Alpestris


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Synonyms

  • Leuconoe magellensis Fourr. [unknown]
  • Leuconoe alpestris Fourr. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus wolfianus Chenevard [unknown]
  • Hecatonia alpestris Schur [unknown]
  • Hecatonia traunfellneri Schur [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus alpestris (also called Alpine 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 alpine and subalpine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus alpestris 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ranunculus alpestris sub. traunfellneri (Hoppe) P.Fourn.
Ranunculus alpestris sub. leroyi M.Laínz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus alpestris 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 alpestris 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 alpestris

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

Ranunculus alpestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus alpestris?

Ranunculus alpestris

What is the common name of Ranunculus alpestris?

Alpine Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus alpestris?

Alpine meadows in Europe

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,

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