Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
gmelinii
ID:
461688

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 1: 303 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461020



Common Names

  • Gmelin's Buttercup
  • Gmelin's Crowfoot
  • Gmelin's Ranunculus


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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus fauriei H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus langsdorffii DC. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus terrestris F.L.Wynd [unknown]
  • Ranunculus limosus Nutt. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus purshii Richardson [unknown]
  • Ranunculus gmelinii purshii (Richardson) Hultén [unknown]
  • Ranunculus gmelinii hookeri (G.Don) L.D.Benson in R.J.Davis [unknown]
  • Ranunculus gmelinii limosus (Nutt.) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Ranunculus gmelinii gmelinii [unknown]
  • Ranunculus gmelinii gmelinii [unknown]
  • Ranunculus gmelinii prolificus (Fernald) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Ranunculus yukonensis Britton [unknown]
  • Ranunculus purshii prolificus Fernald [unknown]
  • Ranunculus gmelinii purshii (Richardson) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Ranunculus purshii hookeri G.Don [unknown]
  • Ranunculus purshii terrestris Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus gmelinii terrestris (Ledeb.) L.D.Benson [unknown]
  • Ranunculus purshii schizanthus Lunell [unknown]
  • Ranunculus purshii dissectus Lunell [unknown]
  • Ranunculus multifidus limosus (Nutt.) G.Lawson [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus gmelinii (also called 'Gmelin's Buttercup', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and solitary yellow flowers. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus gmelinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. Its flowers are also used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ranunculus gmelinii var. yukonensis (Britton) L.D.Benson
Ranunculus gmelinii var. schizanthus (Lunell) L.D.Benson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus gmelinii is yellow with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus gmelinii is a low-growing, perennial plant that grows up to 10 cm tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in pots in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ranunculus gmelinii

Ranunculus gmelinii is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Ranunculus gmelinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus gmelinii?

Ranunculus gmelinii

What is the common name of Ranunculus gmelinii?

Gmelin's Buttercup

What is the habitat of Ranunculus gmelinii?

Grasslands, meadows and pastures

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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