Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
kykkoensis
ID:
461580

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meikle

Source:
ksu

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 37: t. 3649 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460912



Common Names

  • Kykkoensis Meadow-Rue
  • Kykkoensis Meadow-Buttercup
  • Kykkoensis Buttercup


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Description

Ranunculus kykkoensis (also called Kykko's Buttercup, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a slender, erect stem and grows to a height of about 30 cm. The leaves are ovate-lanceolate, about 2-3 cm long and 1-2 cm wide, with serrated margins. It grows in moist meadows, pastures, and other wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus kykkoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ranunculus kykkoensis are yellow-green in color and have five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth, glossy surface. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus kykkoensis can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is hardy to USDA zones 4-8.

Where to Find Ranunculus kykkoensis

Ranunculus kykkoensis can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, including in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Ranunculus kykkoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus kykkoensis?

Ranunculus kykkoensis

What is the common name of Ranunculus kykkoensis?

Kykko's Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus kykkoensis?

Grassy meadows and open woodlands

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,