Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
auricomus
ID:
461985

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 551 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461317



Common Names

  • Woolly-Headed Buttercup
  • Woolly-Headed Meadow Buttercup
  • Woolly-Headed Meadow Crowfoot


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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus glabratus (Lynge) Ericsson [unknown]
  • Ranunculastrum auricomum Fourr. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus obtusulus Markl. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus auricomus boecheri Fagerstr. & G.Kvist [unknown]
  • Ranunculus auricomus glabratus (Lynge) Fagerstr. & G.Kvist [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus auricomus (also called Golden Buttercup, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant in the Ranunculaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia, and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas. It has bright yellow flowers and lobed, toothed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus auricomus 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 auricomus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus auricomus 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 auricomus

Ranunculus auricomus is native to parts of Europe, including Austria, Bulgaria, and Romania.

Ranunculus auricomus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus auricomus?

Ranunculus auricomus

What is the common name of Ranunculus auricomus?

Golden Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus auricomus?

Meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats

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,

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