Ranunculus insertus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insertus
ID:
461500
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Simpson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. New Zealand 79: 421 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460832
Common Names
- Buttercup
- Crowfoot
- Lesser Spearwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ranunculus insertus (also called Inserted Buttercup, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in wetter areas, such as swamps, floodplains, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus insertus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ranunculus insertus is a yellow-colored, cup-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened disc. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus insertus is a perennial herb that grows in moist soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into several parts and each part can be planted in a separate pot or in the garden.
Where to Find Ranunculus insertus
Ranunculus insertus can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Spain and Portugal.
Ranunculus insertus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus insertus?
Ranunculus insertus
What is the common name of Ranunculus insertus?
Insertus Buttercup
What is the habitat of Ranunculus insertus?
Woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands
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
George Simpson (1880-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Simpson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:712964-1: Based on the initial data import