Status:
valid
Authors:
Tzvelev
Source:
ksu
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 80(7): 79 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460526
Common Names
- Ganeschin's Buttercup
- Ganeschin's Ranunculus
- Ranunculus Ganeschinii
Description
Ranunculus ganeschinii (also called Ganeschin's Buttercup, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant with bright yellow flowers. It is native to Central Asia, and is typically found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus ganeschinii 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 ganeschinii var. lugensis Tzvelev
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ranunculus ganeschinii is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedling is small and has a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus ganeschinii 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 ganeschinii
Ranunculus ganeschinii can be found in Europe and Asia.
Ranunculus ganeschinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus ganeschinii?
Ranunculus ganeschinii
What type of plant is Ranunculus ganeschinii?
Perennial herb
Where is Ranunculus ganeschinii 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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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,