Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
ficaria
ID:
461249

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 550 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460581



Common Names

  • Ficaria Buttercup
  • Lesser Celandine
  • Fig Buttercup


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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus ficaria bulbilifer Lambinon [unknown]
  • Ficaria bulbifera (Á.Löve & D.Löve) Holub [unknown]
  • Ficaria ranunculoides Roth [unknown]
  • Ficaria verna bulbifera Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Caltha hiranoi Tamura [unknown]
  • Chelidonium minus Garsault [unknown]
  • Ficaria aperta Schur [unknown]
  • Ficaria boryi Heldr. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Ficaria communis Dum.Cours. [unknown]
  • Ficaria degenii Harv. [unknown]
  • Ficaria ficaria H.Karst. [unknown]
  • Ficaria peloponnesiaca Nyman [unknown]
  • Ficaria polypetala Gilib. [unknown]
  • Ficaria ranunculiflora Moench ex St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Ficaria roberti F.W.Schultz [unknown]
  • Ficaria rotundifolia Schur [unknown]
  • Ficaria verna Huds. [unknown]
  • Ficaria verna divergens (F.Schultz) Soó [unknown]
  • Ficaria verna marmorata Priszter [unknown]
  • Ranunculus vernus divergens F.W.Schultz [unknown]
  • Ficaria vulgaris J.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus ficaria grandiflora (Robert) Strobl [unknown]
  • Ranunculus ficaria bulbifera Albert [unknown]
  • Ficaria verna dolichopetala (Zapał.) Soó [unknown]
  • Ficaria verna polypetala (Zapał.) Soó [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus ficaria (also called Lesser Celandine, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with bright yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus ficaria is often used as a ground cover in gardens and parks. It has a showy yellow flower and is known for its ability to attract pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ranunculus ficaria sub. chrysocephalus P.D.Sell
Ranunculus ficaria sub. fertilis A.R.Clapham ex Laegaard
Ranunculus ficaria sub. ficariiformis Rouy & Foucaud
Ranunculus ficaria sub. calthifolius (Rchb.) Arcang.
Ranunculus ficaria sub. ficaria

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus ficaria is yellow with five petals and a center of yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, lobed cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus ficaria is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a cool climate, and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-7.

Where to Find Ranunculus ficaria

Ranunculus ficaria can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.

Ranunculus ficaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus ficaria?

Ranunculus ficaria

What is the common name of Ranunculus ficaria?

Ficaria Buttercup

What is the flowering period of Ranunculus ficaria?

April to June

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

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