Ranunculus amerophyllus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amerophyllus
ID:
461864
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. Victoria , n.s., 1(2): 1 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461196
Common Names
- Amerophyllus Buttercup
- Amerophyllus Crowfoot
- Amerophyllus Ranunculus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ranunculus amerophyllus (also called 'American Meadow Buttercup', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers, native to the meadows of North America. It grows in moist, sunny areas, such as grasslands and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus amerophyllus has edible leaves and is used as a garnish in salads. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ranunculus amerophyllus is a small, white 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus amerophyllus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in cooler climates and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Ranunculus amerophyllus
Ranunculus amerophyllus 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 amerophyllus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus amerophyllus?
Ranunculus amerophyllus
What type of plant is Ranunculus amerophyllus?
It is a herbaceous perennial plant.
What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus amerophyllus?
It is native to Europe and Asia.
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
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:712189-1: Based on the initial data import