Status:
valid
Authors:
Rottb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1770
Citation Micro:
Skr. Kiøbenhavnske Selsk. Laerd. Elsk. 10: 458 (1770)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000461067
Common Names
- Hyperborean Buttercup
- Hyperborean Crowfoot
- Hyperborean Ranunculus
Synonyms
- Ranunculus forskoehlii DC. [unknown]
- Ranunculus multifidus Pursh [unknown]
- Ranunculus purshii multifidus G.Don [unknown]
- Ranunculus hyperboreus multifidus (G.Don) Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]
- Ranunculus natans intertextus (Greene) L.D.Benson in R.J.Davis [unknown]
- Ranunculus hyperboreus hyperboreus [unknown]
- Ranunculus hyperboreus turquetilianus Polunin [unknown]
- Ranunculus hyperboreus hyperboreus [unknown]
- Ranunculus hyperboreus samojedorum Perf. [unknown]
- Ranunculus hyperboreus tricrenatus Rupr. [unknown]
- Ranunculus hyperboreus samojedorum (Rupr.) Hultén [unknown]
- Ranunculus hyperboreus intertextus (Greene) B.M.Kapoor & Á.Löve [unknown]
- Ranunculus intertextus Greene [unknown]
- Ranunculus hyperboreus intertextus (Greene) B.Boivin [unknown]
Description
Ranunculus hyperboreus (also called Northern Buttercup, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus hyperboreus is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family. It is native to western North America, where it is found in the western United States, British Columbia, and Alberta. Non-medical uses of Ranunculus hyperboreus include ornamental planting in gardens, and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ranunculus hyperboreus has bright yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and round.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus hyperboreus is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It is best to divide the plants every 3-4 years to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Ranunculus hyperboreus
Ranunculus hyperboreus is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Ranunculus hyperboreus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus hyperboreus?
Ranunculus hyperboreus
What is the common name of Ranunculus hyperboreus?
Northern Buttercup
What type of environment does Ranunculus hyperboreus 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,
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