Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
laurilaensis
ID:
461517

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fagerstr. & G.Kvist) Ericsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 29: 144 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460849



Common Names

  • Buttercup
  • Crowfoot
  • Lesser Spearwort


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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus auricomus laurilaensis Fagerstr. & G.Kvist [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus laurilaensis (also called Laurila's Buttercup, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in meadows, pastures, and fields, and is typically found in areas with moist soils. It has bright green, deeply divided leaves that are divided into several lobes, and bright yellow flowers that bloom in the spring.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus laurilaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus laurilaensis is yellow with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus laurilaensis can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers and will self-seed in favorable conditions.

Where to Find Ranunculus laurilaensis

Ranunculus laurilaensis is native to Europe and can be found in moist, grassy habitats.

Ranunculus laurilaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus laurilaensis?

Ranunculus laurilaensis

What is the common name of Ranunculus laurilaensis?

Laurila's Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus laurilaensis?

Grasslands, 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,

References

Lars Fjalar Fagerström (1914-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fagerstr.' in the authors string.
Stefan Ericsson (1954-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ericsson' in the authors string.
Gustav Kvist (b.1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Kvist' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:964332-1: Based on the initial data import