Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
brachylobus
ID:
462223

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Hohen.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 8: 6 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461555



Common Names

  • Brachylobus Buttercup
  • Brachylobus Crowfoot
  • Brachylobus Spearwort


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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus buschii Ovcz. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus tebulossicus Prima [unknown]
  • Ranunculus suaneticus Rupr. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus gymnadenus Sommier & Levier [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus brachylobus (also called Short-lobed Buttercup, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in moist meadows, wet pastures, and along streams. It has small yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus brachylobus is a low-growing plant that is often used as a ground cover in gardens. It has attractive yellow flowers and is drought-tolerant. It is also used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and borders.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ranunculus brachylobus sub. incisilobatus P.H.Davis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus brachylobus is a bright yellow with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus brachylobus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in the spring, and cuttings can be taken in the summer. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.

Where to Find Ranunculus brachylobus

Ranunculus brachylobus can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Ranunculus brachylobus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus brachylobus?

Ranunculus brachylobus

What is the common name of Ranunculus brachylobus?

Short-lobed Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus brachylobus?

Grassy areas in Europe, North Africa, 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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Rudolph Friedrich Hohenacker (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hohen.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:712336-1: Based on the initial data import