Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
flammula
ID:
461193

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 548 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460525



Common Names

  • Flammula Buttercup
  • Ranunculus flammula
  • Little Flame Buttercup


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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus idionanthus Gand. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus caespititius Dumort. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus telonensis Robert ex Biria [unknown]
  • Flammula ranunculus Fourr. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus flammula samolifolius (Greene) L.D.Benson [unknown]
  • Ranunculus flammula angustifolius Wallr. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus flammula flammula [unknown]
  • Ranunculus samolifolius Greene [unknown]
  • Ranunculus flammula pilosa Gamisans [unknown]
  • Ranunculus flammula varians Blank. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus flammula strigulosus (Freyn) M.Peck [unknown]
  • Ranunculus flammula unalaschensis Ledeb. [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus flammula (also called Lesser Spearwort, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant with bright yellow flowers. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and is typically found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus flammula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for decoration. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ranunculus flammula sub. scoticus (E.S.Marshall) Clapham
Ranunculus flammula var. ovalis (Bigelow) L.D.Benson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus flammula is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedling is small and has a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus flammula is a hardy perennial that grows best in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall and the plants should be divided in the spring.

Where to Find Ranunculus flammula

Ranunculus flammula can be found in Europe and Asia.

Ranunculus flammula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus flammula?

Ranunculus flammula

What type of plant is Ranunculus flammula?

Perennial herb

Where is Ranunculus flammula found?

Australia

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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