Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
himalaicus
ID:
461776

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kadota

Source:
ksu

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Bull. Univ. Mus. Univ. Tokyo 2: 102 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461108



Common Names

  • Crowfoot
  • Buttercup
  • Spearwort


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Description

Ranunculus himalaicus (also called Himalayan Buttercup, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus himalaicus is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to make tea and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus himalaicus is yellow in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round nutlet. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus himalaicus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly during dry spells. Deadheading spent flowers will help to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Ranunculus himalaicus

Ranunculus himalaicus can be found in the mountains of Europe and Asia.

Ranunculus himalaicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus himalaicus?

Ranunculus himalaicus

What is the common name of Ranunculus himalaicus?

Himalayan Buttercup

What type of environment does Ranunculus himalaicus prefer?

Moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade

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,