Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
altus
ID:
461883

Status:
valid

Authors:
Garn.-Jones

Source:
ksu

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 25: 125 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461215



Common Names

  • Tall Buttercup
  • High Buttercup
  • Mountain Buttercup


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Description

Ranunculus altus (also called 'Tall Meadow Buttercup', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers, native to the meadows of Europe and Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus altus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus altus is a small, yellow flower with five petals and a single pistil. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and delicate with a single, slender stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus altus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring. Divide the clumps in the spring or fall. Cut back the foliage after flowering to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Ranunculus altus

Ranunculus altus can be found in the mountains of the western United States and Canada, from British Columbia to California and east to Montana and Wyoming.

Ranunculus altus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus altus?

Ranunculus altus

What is the common name of Ranunculus altus?

Tall Buttercup

Where does Ranunculus altus grow?

Ranunculus altus grows in moist meadows and open woods in western North America

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

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