Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
lutchuensis
ID:
463635

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
ksu

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 42: 25 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462967



Common Names

  • Buttercup
  • Crowfoot
  • Blister Flower


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Description

Ranunculus lutchuensis (also called 'Lutchuensis Buttercup', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short stem with small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, sandy soils and is often found in grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus lutchuensis is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin conditions, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus lutchuensis is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut, and the seedlings are small, dark green plants with five petals.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ranunculus lutchuensis is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Ranunculus lutchuensis

Ranunculus lutchuensis is native to Japan and can be found in moist, shady areas in the mountains of Honshu and Kyushu.

Ranunculus lutchuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus lutchuensis?

Ranunculus lutchuensis

What are the common names of Ranunculus lutchuensis?

Lutchu Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus lutchuensis?

Mountain meadows, grasslands, 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,