Status:
valid
Authors:
Lourteig
Source:
tro
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Mem. Soc. Ci. Nat. La Salle 16: 76 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278974
Common Names
- Ranunculus eurycaulos
- Broad-stemmed Buttercup
- Broad-stemmed Crowfoot
Description
Ranunculus eurycaulos (also called Eurycaulous Ranunculus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae. It is an herbaceous plant that typically grows to a height of 0.5–1 m. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in a variety of habitats, including dry forests, wet forests, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus eurycaulos is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ranunculus eurycaulos has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus eurycaulos is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-8.
Where to Find Ranunculus eurycaulos
Ranunculus eurycaulos is native to the Eurycaulos region of Argentina and can be found in the alpine meadows of the region.
Ranunculus eurycaulos FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus eurycaulos?
Ranunculus eurycaulos
What is the common name of Ranunculus eurycaulos?
Eurycaulos Buttercup
Where is Ranunculus eurycaulos native to?
South 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,
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,