Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
flavidus
ID:
1265535

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hand.-Mazz.) C.D.K.Cook

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 5: 297 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264873



Common Names

  • Ranunculus flavidus
  • Flavid Ranunculus
  • Flavidus Ranunculus


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Description

Ranunculus flavidus (also called yellow buttercup, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is an annual herb with yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus flavidus is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus flavidus is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus flavidus is a tropical evergreen herb that can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-draining medium. The seeds should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have germinated. Once germinated, the plants can be transplanted into larger pots or into the ground.

Where to Find Ranunculus flavidus

Ranunculus flavidus can be found in Colombia and Venezuela.

Ranunculus flavidus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus flavidus?

Ranunculus flavidus

What is the common name of Ranunculus flavidus?

Yellow Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus flavidus?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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

Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
Christopher David Kentish Cook (1933-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.K.Cook' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:712735-1: Based on the initial data import