Ranunculus amphitricha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amphitricha
ID:
461907
Status:
valid
Authors:
Colenso
Source:
ksu
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 17: 237 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461239
Common Names
- Two-Haired Buttercup
- Two-Haired Meadow Buttercup
- Two-Haired Meadow Crowfoot
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Ranunculus amphitricha (also called Amphitrichous Buttercup, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae. It is native to Europe, and is found in wet, open habitats. It is an annual herb, growing up to 0.5 m tall. Its leaves are ovate to lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow in color.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus amphitricha 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 amphitricha is a bright yellow, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedling is a small rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus amphitricha is a low-growing, perennial plant that grows up to 10 cm tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in pots in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Ranunculus amphitricha
Ranunculus amphitricha is native to Europe and Asia. It is found in moist, shady areas, often near streams and rivers.
Ranunculus amphitricha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus amphitricha?
Ranunculus amphitricha
What is the common name of Ranunculus amphitricha?
Marsh Yellowcress
What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus amphitricha?
Marshy areas, fens, and wet meadows
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
William Colenso (1811-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Colenso' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:712196-1: Based on the initial data import