Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
macrophyllus
ID:
463650

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Fl. Atlant. 1: 437 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462982



Common Names

  • Macrophyllus Buttercup
  • Ranunculus Macrophyllus
  • Macrophyllus


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Synonyms

  • Ranunculus corsicus DC. [unknown]
  • Ranunculus decipiens Pomel [unknown]
  • Ranunculus byzantinus P.H.Davis [unknown]
  • Ranunculus procerus Moris [unknown]

Description

Ranunculus macrophyllus (also called 'Large-leaved Buttercup', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ranunculaceae family. It is an annual or biennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a stem with several branches. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and its habitats include grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Ranunculus macrophyllus is a popular ornamental plant, often used as a ground cover in gardens. It has attractive foliage and bright yellow flowers that bloom in spring and summer. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and roots being used to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ranunculus macrophyllus sub. barceloi (Grau) Romo

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ranunculus macrophyllus 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 macrophyllus is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and salt. It is also tolerant of poor soil and can be grown in a wide range of soil types. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to fertilize it in the spring and fall.

Where to Find Ranunculus macrophyllus

Ranunculus macrophyllus is native to Europe and can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and woodland edges.

Ranunculus macrophyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ranunculus macrophyllus?

Ranunculus macrophyllus

What are the common names of Ranunculus macrophyllus?

Large-leaved Buttercup

What is the natural habitat of Ranunculus macrophyllus?

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,

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