Status:
valid
Authors:
Freyn & Sint.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 3: 34 1895
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461220
Common Names
- Anatolian Buttercup
- Anatolian Meadow Buttercup
- Anatolian Meadow Crowfoot
Description
Ranunculus anatolicus (also called 'Anatolian 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 anatolicus 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
Ranunculus anatolicus has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus anatolicus 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 anatolicus
Ranunculus anatolicus 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 anatolicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus anatolicus?
Ranunculus anatolicus
What is the common name of Ranunculus anatolicus?
Anatolic Buttercup
Where does Ranunculus anatolicus grow?
Ranunculus anatolicus 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,
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