Ranunculus auricomiformis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
auricomiformis
ID:
461982
Status:
valid
Authors:
Soó
Source:
ksu
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 10: 228 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461314
Common Names
- Eared Buttercup
- Eared Meadow Buttercup
- Eared Meadow Crowfoot
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Ranunculus auricomiformis (also called Ear-shaped 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 auricomiformis 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 auricomiformis 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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Ranunculus auricomiformis is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a well-prepared seed bed. The seedlings should be thinned to 6-12 inches apart when they are 2-3 inches tall.
Where to Find Ranunculus auricomiformis
Ranunculus auricomiformis is native to parts of Europe, including Austria, Bulgaria, and Romania.
Ranunculus auricomiformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus auricomiformis?
Ranunculus auricomiformis
What type of plant is Ranunculus auricomiformis?
Herb
What is the growth habit of Ranunculus auricomiformis?
It is a low-growing, spreading perennial herb
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
Károly Rezső Soó (1903-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soó' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:712262-1: Based on the initial data import